Following President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a 30-hour ceasefire in observance of Easter, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian forces carried out attacks, citing a total of 387 shelling incidents and 19 assaults.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported an attack by Russian forces, involving 103 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Ukraine's Defence Forces repelled much of the attack, downing 52 UAVs and drones across several regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a "massive combined attack" launched by Russian forces, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in damaged facilities, power outages, and loss of life.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukrainian cities and involved ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, as well as around 90 strike drones.
Reports from the frontlines indicated that Russian forces had been making advances toward Selydove over the past few weeks as part of their ongoing military campaign in eastern Ukraine.
The United States took a firm stance and told Ukraine that it could use American-supplied weapons to hit any Russian forces attacking from across the border, and not just the region near Kharkiv, Politico reported, citing US officials.
Under the new directive, Ukraine is permitted to retaliate against Russian forces or targets located near Kharkiv using weaponry supplied by the United States.
Amid recent gains made by the Russian forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that "fierce battles" are taking place and situation is "extremely difficult" in some regions, while affirming that the key thing is for the country to remain 'resilient'
The Russian forces captured five villages after launching fresh ground assault in north-eastern Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West African nation. While a broad withdrawal order has been issued for the majority of the less than 1,000 US troops in Niger, officials
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Putin has hinted at the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons against Western nations. However, Monday marked the first public announcement of such drills by Russia.
While Russian forces are advancing at strategic points along the 1,000km front line, concerns have been raised within Russian circles regarding the potential escalation of the conflict due to increased US support.