A destroyed residential building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on April 4, 2026.Image: keystone
Apr 11, 2026, 9:44 amApr 11, 2026, 9:44 am
Ahead of the announced ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, Russia and Ukraine continued their drone attacks. According to authorities, at least two people were killed in Odessa on the Black Sea. The administration of the Ukrainian city said there were also injuries and damage to many residential buildings and a kindergarten.
The city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine reported at least 17 injuries as well as damage to residential buildings, a kindergarten and numerous cars following Russian attacks.
The Russian Defense Ministry said this morning that 99 Ukrainian drones had been shot down. The ministry did not provide any information about hits or damage.
Ceasefire planned for 32 hours
A 32-hour ceasefire is scheduled to begin in Ukraine and Russia at 4 p.m. (3 p.m. CEST) this afternoon. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in his fifth year of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. According to his own statements, he set the ceasefire until midnight on Sunday so that Ukrainians and Russians could celebrate Orthodox Easter in peace. The Kremlin spoke of a humanitarian gesture.
Ukraine, which has long called for an Easter ceasefire, agreed. During a ceasefire at Easter last year, which was also ordered by Putin, both warring parties reported numerous violations. This time too, Moscow and Kiev have announced that they will respond to enemy attacks. (sda/dpa)