**Dnipro Official Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack**
A devastating car explosion on the morning of April 4 in Dnipro, Ukraine, has left a city council official dead and his wife injured. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack by the national police.
Yuriy Fedko, Head of the Left Bank Administration of the Dnipro City Council, was taken to hospital after the explosion but succumbed to his injuries several hours later. His wife was also left injured in the blast.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, but residents living near the scene thought it might have been Russian drones bombing the city. Dnipro is Ukraine’s fourth-largest city and has been constantly bombed by Russia.
“This was very loud,” said local resident Volodymyr, who initially thought it was the sound of air defense systems working. “I heard that some official was blown up.”
Another resident claimed that Fedko may have been warned of a possible attack on multiple occasions. Police investigators are now probing several possible scenarios, including an attack ordered by Russia to destabilize the situation in Ukraine or a grievance stemming from Fedko’s political activities.
The Ukrainian government is taking the incident very seriously and has opened criminal proceedings under part 3 of Art. 258 of the Criminal Code (terrorist act). Mayor Borys Filatov has pledged that the best professionals are investigating the case, calling it “a matter of honor for all of us.”
**Context: Russia’s Ongoing Aggression**
The explosion comes at a time when Ukraine is still dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Russian forces launched 78 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
This attack highlights the ongoing aggression from Russia and its willingness to use terrorist tactics to destabilize Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has been calling for international support in the form of military aid and diplomatic pressure on Russia to cease hostilities.
**Global Reaction: International Community Condemns Russian Aggression**
The global community is growing increasingly frustrated with Russia’s actions, with many countries condemning its aggression against Ukraine.
“We are telling the Americans that there can be no contradictions between European integration and the minerals deal,” said Andrii Sybiha. The U.S. government has reportedly been advised not to call for a ceasefire until Moscow agrees to one.
The tariffs imposed on Russia could undermine international defense cooperation by jeopardizing joint military projects, including producing the F-35 fighter jet, air defense systems, and constructing nuclear submarines.
**Ukraine’s Resolve: Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Not Back Down**
In the face of Russian aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky has reaffirmed Ukraine’s resolve to defend its territory. “These are Ukrainian territories… this is one of the main red lines for us,” he said during a visit to Chernihiv on April 3.
The incident in Dnipro serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict and the need for international support to bring an end to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.