Ukraine Accuses Russia of Easter Ceasefire Violation: 1 Civilian Dead, 4 POWs Shot
Ukrainian police reported a Russian drone attack in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, killing one civilian before the Orthodox Easter ceasefire ended. The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War also stated that Russian soldiers shot four Ukrainian POWs in Kharkiv during the 'Easter ceasefire.' Russia has not yet responded to these allegations.
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(Central News Agency, Kyiv, April 13, Comprehensive Foreign Report)Ukrainian police today stated that a Russian drone attack yesterday in Donetsk, an eastern frontline region of Ukraine, resulted in one death. This incident occurred before the expiration of the ceasefire announced to commemorate Orthodox Easter. Reuters reported that Ukrainian police issued a statement indicating an FPV drone attack in Druzhkivka city yesterday caused one death and damaged one car. Russia and Ukraine mutually accused each other of violating the 32-hour ceasefire agreement, which lasted from the afternoon of the 11th to midnight on the 12th (Taiwan time, 5 AM today). Ukrainian police also stated that Kramatorsk city was attacked at 1:46 AM today (Taiwan time, 6:46 AM), resulting in one death and one injury. The Donetsk governor had earlier posted on Telegram that two people died locally on the 12th. The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War today cited a spokesman for the 14th Army, stating that during the 'so-called Easter ceasefire,' Russian soldiers also shot four Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kharkiv Oblast. Russia did not immediately respond. Reuters could not immediately verify the information. (Translator: Gao Zhaofen/Proofreader: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150413
FAQ
How many people died in the Russian drone attack?
One civilian died in the Russian drone attack in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.
What happened during the Easter ceasefire?
Russian soldiers reportedly shot four Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kharkiv during the 'Easter ceasefire'.