Overview
- Russia launched three missiles and 96 drones across multiple Ukrainian regions after the 30-hour Easter truce expired, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
- Ukraine claims Russia violated the truce nearly 3,000 times, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of 4,900 violations, highlighting deep mistrust between the parties.
- President Zelenski proposed a 30-day moratorium on missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, urging a step toward de-escalation.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov confirmed Putin’s willingness to discuss the moratorium but stated that no concrete plans for negotiations are in place.
- A Russian aerial bombing in Zaporiyia killed one woman, injured 22, and damaged residential buildings and a school, exacerbating the civilian toll of the conflict.