Drones, missiles and cross-border artillery took centre stage during the 62nd week of Russia's war in Ukraine, as the 63rd began with a dramatic allegation from Russia – that Ukraine made an attempt on President Vladimir Putin's life. Ukraine may have targeted Russian fuel depots – a possible preamble to its expected counteroffensive. Russia, meanwhile, sharply intensified strikes against Ukrainian civilians, claiming dozens of lives. Ukraine was likely responsible for explosions in Kozacha Bay, near Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula, where the Russian Black Sea Fleet has a base, on April 29. Footage showed a massive black mushroom cloud rising from a fuel tank park.

An analysis of satellite images appears to show damage to an Iranian military facility in a drone attack last week, including holes in the building's roof, according to The Associated Press news agency. Cloudy weather had prevented satellite pictures of the site of the facility from showing the effect of the attack on January 28. While Iran has offered no explanation yet of what the facility in the city of Isfahan manufactured, the assault threatened to again raise tensions in the region, with Tehran blaming Israel for the drone attack, a conclusion that was also reached by United States officials. Video taken of the attack showed an explosion at the site after anti-aircraft fire targeted the drones, likely from one of the drones reaching the building's roof. Iran's military has claimed that it shot down two other drones before they reached the site.

The FAA's agreement with the Defense Department restricts drone flights to up to 400 feet (120 meters) high within the boundaries of the facilities. The restrictions are effective beginning April 14. Only a few exceptions will be permitted and they must be coordinated with the individual facility or the FAA.