General · 12 April 2026

Russia Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire breaches

Hopes for a brief peace faded as fighting continued during a planned pause. Ukraine and Russia both accused each other of breaking a 32-hour Easter ceasefire, with reports of drone strikes, shelling and attacks despite the truce. Ukrainian officials said there were 469 violations, while Russia reported strikes in border regions including Kursk.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 April 2026 at 4:34

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