Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of thousands of ceasefire violations over Orthodox Easter

13 Apr, 05:41 — 13 Apr, 08:01

Why this matters

The Orthodox Easter ceasefire was a brief humanitarian pause in the ongoing conflict, and its immediate breakdown highlights the persistent hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. The mutual accusations of violations underscore the deep distrust and lack of de-escalation, indicating the conflict's continued intensity despite religious observances.

Key entitiesRussia Ukraine Donetsk region Patriarch Kirill Vladimir Putin

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What 18 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Russia and Ukraine resumed drone attacks after the Orthodox Easter ceasefire expired
Both sides accused each other of numerous ceasefire violations
The ceasefire was short-lived, lasting approximately 32 hours

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Two people were killed and one injured in Ukraine's Donetsk region by Russian troops before the Easter ceasefire expired.

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Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 87 out of 98 Russian drones during a nighttime attack on April 13.

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Russia intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones overnight.

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Specific number of drones launched by Russia and intercepted by Ukraine

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Report of Patriarch Kirill thanking Putin for transferring icons during Easter service

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meduzacenter-leftleftanalytical—Highlights Patriarch Kirill's controversial thanks to Putin

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with many outlets focusing on Ukrainian reports of casualties and Russian aggression, while some also mention Russian accusations of violations.

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says

Two people were killed and one injured by Russian troops in Ukraine’s frontline eastern Donetsk region before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, a local official said on Monday, One person was killed in the city of Kramatorsk and one in Druzhkivka on Sunday, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on the Telegram […]

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meduza7h ago

Report: Russian Orthodox patriarch interrupts Easter service to thank Putin for transferring icons from state museum

Patriarch Kirill interrupted the Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the early hours of April 12 to thank Vladimir Putin for transferring two icons from the Tretyakov Gallery to the Russian Orthodox Church, the independent Russian investigative outlet Agentstvo reported.

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ukrinformMixed9h ago

ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 87 out of 98 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine on the night of April 13.

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punch-ngMostly Factual6h ago

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

Ukraine and Russia resumed drone strikes following a brief Orthodox Easter truce, with both sides launching attacks and accusing each other of violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ukraine-russia-renew-drone-strikes-after-easter-truce/

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Coverage Timeline

First report: seneweb · 12 Apr, 21:34|Full coverage: 18 · 16h|Window: 16h

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seneweb12 Apr, 21:34First to report

Ethiopia: Christians celebrate Easter amid economic hardship - Seneweb

6h later

digi2413 Apr, 04:00

Când încep elevii școala după Paște. Câte săptămâni de cursuri mai sunt până la vacanța de vară

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ukrinform13 Apr, 05:41

ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack

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aktuality-sk13 Apr, 07:24

Ukrajina a Rusko obnovili dronové útoky po veľkonočnom prímerí

il-sole-24-ore13 Apr, 07:31

Ucraina, dopo la tregua di Pasqua riprende la guerra dei droni

le-figaro13 Apr, 07:38

Guerre en Ukraine : Moscou et Kiev reprennent leurs attaques de drones après la fin de la trêve pascale

meduza13 Apr, 07:40

Report: Russian Orthodox patriarch interrupts Easter service to thank Putin for transferring icons from state museum

punch-ng13 Apr, 08:00

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

cyprus-mail13 Apr, 08:01

Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says

naftemporiki13 Apr, 08:48

Ρωσία – Ουκρανία: Νέο κύμα επιθέσεων με drone μετά την εκπνοή της πασχαλινής εκεχειρίας

newsbeast13 Apr, 08:50

Οι Αιθίοπες της Αθήνας γιόρτασαν με τον δικό τους τρόπο την Ανάσταση – Δείτε βίντεο

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dr-dk13 Apr, 10:21

Rusland og Ukraine beskylder hinanden for tusindvis af brud på våbenhvilen henover den ortodokse påske

index-hr13 Apr, 10:26

Ukrajina: Tijekom primirja s Rusijom, dron je ubio civila

balkan-web13 Apr, 10:30

Rusia dhe Ukraina rinisin sulmet me dronë, dy të vdekur para përfundimit të armëpushimit

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danas13 Apr, 12:51

Porfirije u Visokim Dečanima: Kako možemo biti radosni, ako smo samo mi radosni, a naše komšije nisu radosne

n1-serbia13 Apr, 12:56

Patrijarh: Radost praznika podeliti sa svima koji žive na Kosovu

hotnews13 Apr, 13:50

Când începe școala după vacanța de Paște

der-standard13 Apr, 13:55Latest update

ISW: Russland begeht während der "Osterruhe" Kriegsverbrechen in der Ukraine

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a hopeful, albeit brief, ceasefire to the immediate resumption of intense hostilities and mutual blame.

Ceasefire PeriodBefore April 13 morning

A brief Orthodox Easter ceasefire was declared, but reports of violations and civilian casualties emerged.

Resumption of HostilitiesApril 13 morning

Following the ceasefire's expiration, both Russia and Ukraine resumed drone attacks.

Mutual AccusationsApril 13 morning

Both sides accused each other of thousands of ceasefire violations.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of thousands of ceasefire violations over Orthodox Easter

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

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Sources

Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says

Report: Russian Orthodox patriarch interrupts Easter service to thank Putin for transferring icons from state museum

ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

Coverage Timeline

Ethiopia: Christians celebrate Easter amid economic hardship - Seneweb

Când încep elevii școala după Paște. Câte săptămâni de cursuri mai sunt până la vacanța de vară

ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack

Ukrajina a Rusko obnovili dronové útoky po veľkonočnom prímerí

Ucraina, dopo la tregua di Pasqua riprende la guerra dei droni

Guerre en Ukraine : Moscou et Kiev reprennent leurs attaques de drones après la fin de la trêve pascale

Report: Russian Orthodox patriarch interrupts Easter service to thank Putin for transferring icons from state museum

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says

Ρωσία – Ουκρανία: Νέο κύμα επιθέσεων με drone μετά την εκπνοή της πασχαλινής εκεχειρίας

Οι Αιθίοπες της Αθήνας γιόρτασαν με τον δικό τους τρόπο την Ανάσταση – Δείτε βίντεο

Rusland og Ukraine beskylder hinanden for tusindvis af brud på våbenhvilen henover den ortodokse påske

Ukrajina: Tijekom primirja s Rusijom, dron je ubio civila

Rusia dhe Ukraina rinisin sulmet me dronë, dy të vdekur para përfundimit të armëpushimit

Porfirije u Visokim Dečanima: Kako možemo biti radosni, ako smo samo mi radosni, a naše komšije nisu radosne

Patrijarh: Radost praznika podeliti sa svima koji žive na Kosovu

Când începe școala după vacanța de Paște

ISW: Russland begeht während der "Osterruhe" Kriegsverbrechen in der Ukraine

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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