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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-04-12

Sunday, April 12, 2026 8 updates Last updated 08:08 UTC
08:08 UTC

Russia Reports 1,971 Ceasefire Violations by Ukraine During Easter Truce as Both Sides Trade Accusations

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that 1,971 violations of the Easter ceasefire regime by Ukrainian Armed Forces units were recorded between 16:00 on April 11 and 08:00 on April 12. Ukraine has accused Russia of similar breaches, including drone attacks on Odesa that killed at least two people shortly before the truce began, and guided aerial bombs striking Kramatorsk. Both sides have accused each other of undermining the 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire declared by Putin.
06:00 UTC

Zelensky calls on Russia to extend Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine proposed to Russia that the ceasefire be extended beyond Orthodox Easter. He emphasized that Ukrainian defense forces would respond if Russia violates the truce. The Easter ceasefire had been agreed upon for the Orthodox holiday period.
04:09 UTC

Fire Erupts at Russia Sole Su-57 Stealth Fighter Production Facility

A blaze broke out at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) in Russia far east, specifically in Shop 46 where polymer composite components for the Su-57 stealth fighter are manufactured. The cause remains unclear and it is unknown whether production will be disrupted.
04:09 UTC Breaking

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 175 Prisoners Each in UAE-Mediated Swap

Russia returned 175 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity while 175 Ukrainian soldiers were transferred in return, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange, continuing its role as a key facilitator in prisoner swaps between the two sides.
04:09 UTC

Both Sides Use Easter Ceasefire for Unprecedented Regrouping Ahead of April 13

Military analysts report that both Russian and Ukrainian forces are conducting an unprecedented regrouping during the declared Easter ceasefire period. Observers expect hostilities to resume with fierce intensity once the truce expires, with April 13 cited as a likely flashpoint.
00:03 UTC

Russia and Ukraine Complete 175-for-175 Prisoner Exchange Mediated by UAE

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange returning 175 servicemen on each side. The United Arab Emirates mediated the swap, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The exchange took place during the Easter ceasefire period.
00:03 UTC

Zelensky Proposes Extending Easter Ceasefire Beyond Holiday Period

President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russia to extend the Easter ceasefire beyond the holiday, stating the proposal had been communicated to Moscow. He emphasized Ukraine would respond symmetrically while every unit retains the right to respond to attacks.
00:02 UTC Breaking

Russia Violates Easter Ceasefire with Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Positions

Russian forces continued drone attacks on Ukrainian front-line positions despite President Putin's declared 32-hour Easter truce. Ukrainian officer Serhiy Kolesnichenko of the 148th Artillery Brigade reported drone strikes at the intersection of Donetsk, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions. Guided aerial bombs also struck central Kramatorsk. Ukraine responded symmetrically to violations.