Russian Attacks on April 13, 2023
On April 13, 2023, Russian military forces conducted a series of assaults across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia Oblast—specifically the city of Zaporizhzhia—as well as Chernihiv and Kirovohrad Oblasts. The attacks involved numerous strikes by drones, artillery, and aircraft. Industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia was damaged, sparking a fire. Preliminary reports indicated no casualties from these incidents, although one woman was injured in the Zaporizhzhia district. This wave of attacks is part of a sustained campaign targeting Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure.
The Situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Over a 24-hour period, Russian occupying forces carried out 456 strikes on 28 settlements within Zaporizhzhia Oblast. These included three airstrikes on Novomykolaivka and Yasma Poliana. In total, 431 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types targeted populated areas, including:
- Komyshuvakha
- Novooleksandrivka
- Novorozivka
- Novoyakovlivka
- Yasma Poliana
- Stepnohirsk
- Stepove
- Pavlivka
- Prymorske
- Lukianivske
- Orikhiv
- Huliaipole
- Zaliznychne
- Shcherbaky
- Novodanylivka
- Novoandriivka
- Mala Tokmachka
- Charivne
- Varvarivka
- Dobropillia
- Tsvitkove
- Sviato-Petrivka
- Pryluky
- Huliaipilske
- Staroukrainka
- Oleno-Kostiantynivka
Additionally, two rocket artillery strikes were recorded on Vozdvyzhivka and Novodanylivka. Twenty artillery strikes hit Novoyakovlivka, Stepnohirsk, Zaliznychne, Shcherbaky, Novoandriivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, Varvarivka, Dobropillia, Staroukrainka, and Oleno-Kostiantynivka. Overnight on April 13, Russian forces also attacked Chernihiv Oblast, damaging an energy facility in the Chernihiv district. A separate overnight strike targeted Kirovohrad Oblast, with an infrastructure object as its primary aim.
As of 7:00 AM on April 12, 2026, a total of 2,299 violations of the ceasefire had been documented. These included 28 enemy assault actions, 479 hostile bombardments, 747 strikes by kamikaze drones, and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones. Notably, there were no strikes involving missiles, guided aerial bombs, or Shahed-type drones. Occupying forces continue to redeploy military equipment from the Berdiansk sector to the north of Donetsk Oblast.
These events underscore the ongoing intensity of combat operations in eastern Ukraine, with serious potential consequences for the civilian population and critical infrastructure. Attacks on industrial and energy facilities threaten to worsen the humanitarian situation in the region, while the movement of military hardware suggests a potential for further escalation. Monitoring the situation remains crucial for understanding the dynamics of the conflict and its broader security implications.
As the situation escalates, the recent wave of attacks highlights a broader pattern of aggression by Russian forces. For a deeper understanding of the ongoing military strategies, including a significant assault involving ballistic missiles and drones, read more about the major offensive launched by Russia.