According to an expert, reservoirs in occupied Crimea are less than 50% full, their capacity is twice lower than in the same period of 2024. The volumes correspond only to minimum values for this time of year, despite April precipitation.
Head of the GUR Budanov released a video of how soldiers released from captivity react to returning to Ukraine. Ombudsman Lubinets showed the conversation of a soldier with his mother: "Mom, I endured everything".
Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.
Rescuers in the village of Biruky in Kyiv region removed a stork tangled in a rope at height from a tree. The bird was reached with the help of a ladder truck and handed over to local residents for care.
The MFA of Ukraine responded to Putin's statement about a 30-hour "truce". Kyiv stated that it will look at actions, not words, and reminded of its agreement to a 30-day ceasefire at the suggestion of the USA, which the Russian Federation refused.
As a result of the 63rd exchange and actions outside of it, 277 Ukrainians have been returned: 246 soldiers were exchanged, 31 were released separately. These are defenders from different directions who will now meet Easter at home.
The US is planning another meeting of Special Representative Witkoff with the Russians to persuade Moscow to join the framework agreement on Ukraine. The details of the agreement are being finalized, and the US will work on this with Europeans and Ukrainians in London next week.
President Zelenskyy announced the return of 277 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Special Transport Service, and border guards who defended various fronts.
Volodymyr Zelensky called Putin's "Easter truce" a game, as Ukraine is being attacked by drones. He also reported on the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
Andriy Kovalenko from the NSDC commented on the "Easter truce" announced by Putin. He asked why the ceasefire lasts only 30 hours and is not unconditional, as partners suggested earlier.
The movement of enemy drones has been detected over the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not record the work of the defenders.
Uman police opened criminal proceedings over the beating of a soldier in the village of Yatranivka. All participants of the event have been identified, the investigation is ongoing under the article on hooliganism.
As of now, a total of 59 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is most active in attacking in the Pokrovske, Lyman, and Toretsk directions.
In the morning, the occupiers launched 7 airstrikes on Kostiantynivka, damaging a gas station and a power line. As a result of the attack, one civilian was injured.
Near the Zhovten cinema in Kyiv, a scuffle occurred between police and protesters during the Sunny Bunny festival. The participants of the "for traditional values" action were young men in masks.
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kharkiv after the enemy shelling. According to the State Emergency Service, 1 person was killed, 114 were injured (9 children), psychologists provided assistance to 150 people.
Today, a car fell from a bridge into a river in western Georgia. Three minors who were in the car died at the scene; two passengers were hospitalized in a moderate condition.
Russian troops are attacking the Zaporizhzhia region with attack drones. Head of the Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported on the work of air defense forces in the region.
Russian actor Mikhail Boyarsky fell from a height of about three meters during a performance in St. Petersburg on April 14. He was hospitalized, possible fractures of a rib and vertebrae are reported.
An attack by the Russian army on energy infrastructure in Sumy Oblast has been recorded. As a result of the strike, part of the oblast was left without power supply, there are no casualties.
After the morning shelling of Kharkiv, another 12-year-old boy was hospitalized. Thus, the total number of injured children has risen to nine, and the total number of injured is 103.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held telephone talks with the head of European diplomacy. The discussion focused on the next steps to restore a just peace and strengthen air defense.
A new exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine will take place tomorrow with the mediation of the UAE, a source reports. About 500 prisoners and 46 wounded soldiers will be exchanged.
In Donetsk region, temples will be inspected on the eve of Easter, and the curfew will be controlled on the holiday. Believers are urged not to gather in large groups and to respond to alarms.
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov stated that Lieutenant General Ivan Gavrylyuk will continue to work in the team. His new position and area of responsibility will be announced soon.
The US Vice President announced interesting news in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio noted that the US will stop trying if there is no progress.
As a result of the UAV attack in Dnipro, fires broke out and residential buildings were damaged. According to preliminary data, two children were injured, the authorities are clarifying the information.
Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to break through the defense 29 times.
Explosions and partial power outages are reported in Dnipro as a result of an attack by enemy drones. The Air Force had previously warned of drones moving towards the city.
Russian troops shelled Izium in Kharkiv region. As a result of the missile strike, two people were injured and a private house was damaged, said the head of the OVA Oleg Synegubov.
