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Zelenskyy: Russia Claims Easter Ceasefire While Launching 387 Attacks in One Night
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Russia is attempting to create the impression of a general ceasefire, but in some areas, it continues localized offensives and inflicts losses on Ukrainian forces.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the statement on Easter morning, April 20, in a Telegram post, following a frontline update from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
“Overall, as of Easter morning, we can state that the Russian army is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, while in some areas still continuing isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine. Russia must fully comply with the conditions of the ceasefire,” Zelenskyy wrote.
A report by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the frontline as of 6:00 a.m.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 20, 2025
Across various frontline directions, there have already been 59 cases of Russian shelling and 5 assaults by Russian units. In the sector of the Starobilsk Operational Tactical Group, one combat engagement…
The President emphasized that as of the morning of April 20, there had already been 59 Russian attacks and five assault operations by Russian units along various sections of the front line.
According to the update, one engagement was recorded in the Starobilsk operational area, and three clashes took place in the Donetsk operational area, specifically in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. Another engagement occurred near Stepove in the Zaporizhzhia direction. Additionally, the Russian forces carried out dozens of FPV drone strikes.
“In the Kursk region, Russian forces conducted artillery strikes and used drones. Everywhere our warriors are responding as the enemy deserves, based on the specific combat situation. Ukraine will continue to act symmetrically, ‘ Zelenskyy stated.
He added that between 6:00 p.m. yesterday and midnight, Russian forces carried out a total of 387 attacks and launched 19 assault operations. Drones were used 290 times during that period.
“Russia must fully comply with the conditions of the ceasefire. Ukraine’s proposal to implement and extend the ceasefire for 30 days after midnight tonight remains on the table. We will act in accordance with the actual situation on the ground, ‘ Zelenskyy concluded.
On April 19, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire in the war against Ukraine for the Easter holiday, according to BBC Russian Service.
“Russia is halting all military operations for the duration of the truce and is awaiting reciprocal action from Kyiv,” Putin declared.
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