Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that it has taken control of two villages in eastern Ukraine: Myropilske in Sumy Oblast and Dibrova in Donetsk Oblast. Three people were killed in air raids in Russia and Ukraine, according to authorities in the affected areas. In Ukraine, Russian airstrikes in three districts of Dnipro resulted in two deaths and three injuries, the regional administration reported. Additionally, in Russia, a man was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted the town of Volzhsky in the Volgograd region, causing a fire at an oil storage facility. In the border region of Bryansk, a woman was injured in a Ukrainian missile attack, according to the region's governor. In response to Russian strikes, Kyiv sends drones towards Russia every night, primarily targeting energy infrastructure. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter, on Saturday and Sunday, which his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed, noting that Kyiv had proposed a similar truce.
Russia Reports Control of Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine
Russia's Defense Ministry announced control of two villages. Three people were killed in cross-border air raids. Presidents Putin and Zelensky confirmed a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.