Kyiv has accused Moscow of violating the Easter truce, with President Zelenskyy reporting artillery fire and drone attacks along the front lines. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian forces responded in kind. The alleged violations occurred despite earlier agreements between both sides to observe a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter holiday.
"We observed artillery fire and drone attacks from the Russian side, and our troops responded accordingly to defend our positions," Zelenskyy said in a statement released early Sunday.
Independent verification of the claims from either side remains challenging due to the ongoing conflict. International monitors have limited access to the front lines. The accusations raise concerns about the fragility of ceasefire agreements and the potential for renewed escalation of the conflict. Russia has not yet issued a response to the Ukrainian claims.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Breaking Easter Truce
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russian forces violated the agreed-upon Easter truce with artillery fire and drone attacks. He added that Ukrainian troops were retaliating. The accusations come despite previous agreements for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter holiday. International observers have yet to independently verify the claims from either side.