Ukraine-Russia Easter ceasefire violations

Despite a formal agreement to pause hostilities for the religious holiday, heavy fighting and drone strikes have continued across eastern Ukraine.

The Kremlin-declared ceasefire was intended to last through Sunday, but both sides have accused the other of using the pause to regroup and launch fresh attacks.

Ukrainian forces reported deadly strikes in Odesa and Kherson, while Russia claimed its positions were targeted by Ukrainian drones.

The failure of this temporary truce underscores the deep mistrust between the warring nations as the conflict enters its fifth year.