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Ukraine seeks Easter truce as Russian strikes kill eight
A massive missile and drone attack near Kyiv and other strikes killed at least eight people on Friday as Ukraine warns of a shift in Russian tactics and President Zelensky signals openness to an April 12 Easter truce.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Ukraine
Insights
- Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine, including in a large missile and drone attack near Kyiv.
- Ukrainian officials say Russia is shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target key infrastructure beyond energy.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is open to a potential Easter truce on April 12.
- Russia's Defence Ministry reported 192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.
Sources
- Ukraine says six killed in ‘massive’ Russian daytime attacks www.straitstimes.com
- Al menos cinco muertos en un nuevo ataque a Ucrania lanzado por Rusia durante el día www.elmundo.es
- 8 die in Ukraine in Russian strikes as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce www.scmp.com
- Ukraine says ten killed in ‘massive’ Russian missile and drone attacks www.thehindu.com
- Zelensky accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' after daytime strikes www.theglobeandmail.com