**Russia Resumes Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Ending 30-Hour “Easter Truce”**
In a sudden turn of events, Russia has resumed its drone attacks on Ukraine, just hours after the end of a 30-hour ceasefire declared by Moscow. The attacks targeted several regions, including Kyiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.
According to Ukrainian officials, air raid alerts were issued in multiple areas, with residents advised to seek shelter immediately. In Mykolaiv, Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych reported hearing explosions, but it’s unclear if there were any casualties.
**Russia Confirms Resumption of Fighting**
Russia’s defense ministry confirmed that its military had resumed fighting, stating that they “strictly observed the ceasefire” and remained at previously occupied lines. The statement contradicts earlier claims by Ukraine that Russia had violated the ceasefire thousands of times.
**Kyiv Denies Putin’s Claims of a Successful Truce**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disputed Russian claims that the truce was successful, accusing Moscow of trying to create a “general impression” of a ceasefire. He stated that there were 1,882 cases of Russian shelling during the supposed truce.
**US Remains Committed to Ceasefire**
Despite Russia’s resumption of attacks, the US remains committed to achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire. A state department spokesperson emphasized the need for an end to the war, saying “it is long past time to stop the death and destruction.”
**Analysis: Another Break in the Cycle of Violence**
The sudden resumption of fighting highlights the fragile nature of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The 30-hour truce was always a precarious balancing act, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.
“This Easter has clearly demonstrated that the only source of this war, and the reason it drags on, is Russia,” President Zelensky said in his statement. His words echo the frustration felt by many in Ukraine and around the world.
The cycle of violence continues to spiral out of control, with no clear end in sight. The humanitarian cost remains staggering, with hundreds of thousands killed or injured since 2022.
