Russia and Ukraine accused each other this Sunday, 12th, of violating the Easter ceasefire announced by the Kremlin, amid the celebration of the Orthodox Easter holiday despite the war, which has lasted four years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour truce during the period of celebrations, ordering the suspension of hostilities from 4 pm on Saturday until the end of Sunday, local time.
Ukrainian President Volodmir Zelenski said he would respect the measure, but warned that he would respond quickly to any violation.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces, however, reported having recorded 2,299 violations as of Sunday morning, including attacks, bombings and short-range drone launches. According to the statement, there was no use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs.
The Russian Defense Ministry said it had recorded 1,971 violations by Ukraine, including drone attacks.
The governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said in a statement that two civilians were killed in a Ukrainian attack on Saturday.
