Ukraine: Attacks Continue as Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Nears

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes ahead of temporary Easter truce

The two sides held a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter last year, but both accused the other of hundreds of violations.

Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears

Russia has continued to pound Ukraine in the hours leading up to a 36-hour pause in its war of aggression. Three Ukrainians were killed overnight and dozens were injured in drone attacks on Odesa, Poltava and Sumy.

Two Dead, 19 Injured as Russian Drones Strike Residential Blocks in Odesa and Sumy

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 133 out of 160 drones overnight, but multiple impacts on apartment buildings caused civilian casualties just hours before a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire.

Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms

Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire.

Video. Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms

Video. Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire.