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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-04-12

Sunday, April 12, 2026 6 updates Last updated 04:09 UTC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.