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Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed three people on Monday (April 8), its governor said&nbsp;a day after a drone strike&nbsp;on the&nbsp;nuclear plant in the region.&nbsp;Another three people in the Pologivskyi district were wounded, Ivan Fedorov said on social media.

Fedorov said that at least six people were injured after a Russian missile attack hit an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia city on Monday, without describing the type of facility.

<h2>Another drone shot down over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station</h2>

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, under Russian control, said another drone had been shot down over the roof of reactor number six. The drone fell on the roof, it said, releasing a picture of the reactor.

The Kremlin has blamed Ukraine for the attacks on the power station and has described them as "very dangerous".

The International Atomic Energy Agency chief earlier condemned a strike on the Zaporizhzhia reactor.

"This cannot happen," Rafael Grossi said on social media, adding: "No one can conceivably benefit or get any military or political advantage from attacks against nuclear facilities. This is a no-go."

More information will be added soon.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed three people on Monday (April 8), its governor said a day after a drone strike on the nuclear plant in the region.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed three people on Monday (April 8), its governor said a day after a drone strike on the nuclear plant in the region. Another three people in the Pologivskyi district were wounded, Ivan Fedorov said on social media. Fedorov said that at least six people were injured after a Russian missile attack hit an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia city on Monday, without describing the type of facility. Another drone shot down over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, under Russian control, said another drone had been shot down over the roof of reactor number six. The drone fell on the roof, it said, releasing a picture of the reactor. The Kremlin has blamed Ukraine for the attacks on the power station and has described them as "very dangerous". The International Atomic Energy Agency chief earlier condemned a strike on the Zaporizhzhia reactor. "This cannot happen," Rafael Grossi said on social media, adding: "No one can conceivably benefit or get any military or political advantage from attacks against nuclear facilities. This is a no-go." More information will be added soon. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russia-Ukraine war: Three killed in Zaporizhzhia strikes; another drone shot down over nuclear power plant

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the country could run out of air defence missiles if Moscow continues its ongoing war campaign comprised of long-range bombing attacks. Zelensky's claim was cited as the starkest warning till date about the deteriorating situation for Ukraine amid expanding Russian advantages over and beyond the frontline of war now in its third year.&nbsp;

"If they keep hitting [Ukraine] every day the way they have for the last month, we might run out of missiles, and the partners know it," Zelensky said on Ukrainian television.

The Ukrainian president said that while Ukraine had enough air defence stockpiles for the immediate crisis posed by ongoing Russian offensive, it was still making difficult choices about what to protect.

<h2>Zelensky says Ukraine needs more Patriot missiles</h2>

Zelensky&nbsp;pressed for more Patriot missiles from the United States, the air defence systems that have been proven vital during Russian attacks comprising of ballistic and hypersonic missiles.&nbsp;

Zelensky said that 25 systems would be needed to cover the country completely.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian president claimed that there are not enough ammunition in the country for a counter-offensive against Russia.&nbsp;

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"We don’t have shells for counter-offensive actions. As for the defence – there are several initiatives, and we’re receiving weapons," he added.

In a departure from his demand for aid, this time around, Zelensky said that Kyiv would agree for a US aid package in the form of a loan.

"We will agree to any options," he said, adding that the key thing was that the aid arrived "the sooner, the better".

Meanwhile, Russia launched fresh attacks in Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least eight people in Kharkiv.

Russia reportedly&nbsp;attacked with 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and fired six missiles, according to the air force commander.&nbsp;

The Kharkiv region’s governor, Oleh Syniehubov, said that the missile strikes on the city had damaged homes, a petrol station, a kindergarten, a cafe, a shop and cars.

On the other hand, Ukrainian drone attack on the Morozovsk airbase in Russia’s Rostov Oblast killed or injured 20 airfield personnel and destroyed six Russian warplanes, as well as badly damaging eight others, according to Ukrainian officials on Friday.

Russian defence officials, however, said they intercepted more than 40 Ukrainian drones and only a power substation was damaged in the barrage.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the country could run out of air defence missiles if Moscow continues its ongoing war campaign comprised of long-range bombing attacks.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the country could run out of air defence missiles if Moscow continues its ongoing war campaign comprised of long-range bombing attacks. Zelensky's claim was cited as the starkest warning till date about the deteriorating situation for Ukraine amid expanding Russian advantages over and beyond the frontline of war now in its third year. "If they keep hitting [Ukraine] every day the way they have for the last month, we might run out of missiles, and the partners know it," Zelensky said on Ukrainian television. The Ukrainian president said that while Ukraine had enough air defence stockpiles for the immediate crisis posed by ongoing Russian offensive, it was still making difficult choices about what to protect. Zelensky says Ukraine needs more Patriot missiles Zelensky pressed for more Patriot missiles from the United States, the air defence systems that have been proven vital during Russian attacks comprising of ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Zelensky said that 25 systems would be needed to cover the country completely. The Ukrainian president claimed that there are not enough ammunition in the country for a counter-offensive against Russia. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops undergo training in Germany × "We don’t have shells for counter-offensive actions. As for the defence – there are several initiatives, and we’re receiving weapons," he added. In a departure from his demand for aid, this time around, Zelensky said that Kyiv would agree for a US aid package in the form of a loan. "We will agree to any options," he said, adding that the key thing was that the aid arrived "the sooner, the better". Meanwhile, Russia launched fresh attacks in Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least eight people in Kharkiv. Russia reportedly attacked with 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and fired six missiles, according to the air force commander. The Kharkiv region’s governor, Oleh Syniehubov, said that the missile strikes on the city had damaged homes, a petrol station, a kindergarten, a cafe, a shop and cars. On the other hand, Ukrainian drone attack on the Morozovsk airbase in Russia’s Rostov Oblast killed or injured 20 airfield personnel and destroyed six Russian warplanes, as well as badly damaging eight others, according to Ukrainian officials on Friday. Russian defence officials, however, said they intercepted more than 40 Ukrainian drones and only a power substation was damaged in the barrage. (With inputs from agencies)

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