Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

The fragile holiday truce appears to have completely unraveled as both sides report heavy fighting along the front lines.

Ukrainian officials alleged that Russian forces executed four prisoners of war, while Russian governors claimed Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

The mutual mistrust has deepened as the war enters its fifth year, with neither side showing a willingness to extend the temporary pause.

Despite the violence, some Orthodox Christians gathered in war-torn areas to celebrate the holiday under the shadow of continued bombardment.