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Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

Russia’s daytime barrage killed at least 8 civilians and injured dozens as Moscow shifted tactics to test Ukraine’s air defenses, officials said.

  • Russia intensified its rolling aerial attack on Ukraine on Friday, launching hundreds of drones and missiles in a tactical shift toward daytime bombardments to probe air defenses.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the assaults as an "Easter escalation" after the Kremlin rejected his proposal for a temporary holiday ceasefire, choosing intensified strikes instead.
  • In central Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions, strikes destroyed 18 buildings and damaged over 100; Kharkiv attacks killed two and injured more than two dozen civilians.
  • Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat reported Russia launched more than 400 long-range drones and ten ballistic missiles in 24 hours, utilizing new routes to paralyze public institutions.
  • Officials warn Russia may target logistics and water systems next, further complicating diplomatic efforts as Kyiv faces funding crises and potential shortages of Western defensive missiles.
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Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky hits out at ‘Easter escalation’ as strikes kill five

Zelensky had proposed a halt in strikes for Easter

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