Resumption of Russia-Ukraine Drone Strikes After Fragile Easter Truce Ends

Both sides engaged in heavy overnight UAV exchanges, just hours after a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire expired—amid mutual accusations of widespread violations.

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Priest Petro Nemesh blesses Ukrainian military members of the 33rd separate mechanised brigade during prayers to celebrate Orthodox Easter, in the Kharkiv region, on April 12th, 2026.

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Both sides engaged in heavy overnight UAV exchanges, just hours after a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire expired—amid mutual accusations of widespread violations.

Ukraine and Russia resumed large-scale aerial assaults on Monday, April 13th following the end of a brief Orthodox Easter truce. Both sides reported significant drone activity after the 32-hour window closed.

The Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russia launched 98 drones overnight, stating that its air defense units successfully intercepted 87 of them. Meanwhile, Russia reported that “air defense forces on duty intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs.”

Both Moscow and Kyiv had committed to the short-lived truce last week, pledging to halt military operations from 4.00 p.m. Saturday until the end of Sunday.

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