Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Kyiv’s position on the ceasefire, stating that Ukraine will respond in equal measure to any violations by Russian forces.
In a statement on April 11, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would adhere to the ceasefire as long as Russia halts strikes across air, land, and sea, warning that any attacks would trigger a matching response from Ukrainian forces.
“Today, we defined the parameters of our response to any potential violations of the ceasefire by the Russian army. We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the silence regime and act exclusively in a mirror fashion,” Zelenskyy said.
He noted that the Ukrainian army remains on high alert and prepared for any developments along the frontline, even as Kyiv continues to push for de-escalation.
Zelenskyy Outlines Ceasefire Conditions
Zelenskyy further revealed that Ukraine has proposed multiple ceasefire arrangements to Moscow, expressing hope that the Easter period could provide an opportunity for a temporary truce and improved safety.
He added that discussions have been held with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on how troops should operate under ceasefire conditions, including the possibility of extending the truce beyond Easter if both sides comply.
The statement comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to mark Orthodox Easter.
The pause in fighting is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on April 11 and will remain in effect until the end of April 12.
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Overnight Attacks on Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, air defense systems intercepted 133 of the 160 drones Russia launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
However, several drones still struck targets across 10 locations, with debris reported in 11 other areas.
In Odesa, Russian forces carried out a large-scale overnight strike targeting industrial and energy facilities.
Drones also hit residential areas, leaving two people dead and one injured, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper.
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In the Poltava region, one person was killed, and another was injured after debris from a downed drone damaged a café and a nearby shop in the city of Lubny.
Meanwhile, in the city of Sumy, Russian strikes hit residential buildings, injuring at least 17 people, including a 14-year-old boy.
Russian drone attacks also targeted multiple communities in Sumy Oblast, resulting in five injuries.
In Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that one person was killed in Dobropillia, while three others sustained injuries in Sloviansk during continued strikes over the past day.
Zaporizhzhia was also hit, where three men were injured in the attacks, according to Governor Ivan Fedorov.
In Kherson Oblast, Russian forces launched strikes across 25 settlements, including the regional capital.
