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Two Killed in Ukraine Despite Easter Ceasefire, Governor Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 13, 2026
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Two civilians were killed and another wounded in eastern Ukraine—one each in Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka—amid violations of a 32‑hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of serious breaches, including shelling and drone attacks, during the truce.
One killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, officials say
Russian Drone Attacks and Ceasefire Violations in Ukraine
Fatalities and Damage During Easter Ceasefire
Drone Strikes in Donetsk Region
April 13 (Reuters) - A Russian drone attack killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter nL1N40S124.
Police said in a statement that an FPV (first-person-view) drone strike killed one person in the city of Druzhkivka on April 12 and damaged a car. A separate strike on the city of Kramatorsk at 01:46 local time (2246 GMT) on Monday killed one person and wounded another, they said.
Conflicting Reports on Casualties
The governor of the Donetsk region had earlier said on the Telegram messaging app that two people were killed in the region on April 12.
Ceasefire Breaches and Accusations
Mutual Accusations of Ceasefire Violations
Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other nL1N40V01U of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire, which ran from Saturday afternoon until midnight (2100 GMT) on Sunday.
Alleged Killings of Prisoners of War
Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, citing a spokesperson of the 14th Army Corps, said on Monday that during "the so-called 'Easter ceasefire'" Russian servicemen also shot dead four Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv region.
There was no immediate comment from Russia. Reuters could not verify the information.
Reported Ceasefire Violations by Both Sides
Ukrainian Military Claims
The General Staff of Ukraine's military said it had recorded 10,721 Russian ceasefire violations during the truce, including 1,567 incidents of artillery shelling, 119 assault operations and 9,035 drone strikes. It said no airstrikes were recorded.
Russian Defence Ministry Response
The Russian defence ministry has said it recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations by Ukraine overnight into Sunday.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Ros Russell)
Key Takeaways
- •The 32‑hour ceasefire, from 4 p.m. Saturday to late Sunday, was intended for Orthodox Easter but saw extensive violations reported by both sides.
- •Ukraine’s military logged thousands of Russian ceasefire breaches—ranging from artillery to drone strikes—while Russia reported nearly 2,000 violations by Ukraine.
- •The casualties—one killed in Kramatorsk and one in Druzhkivka—underscore how fragile and ineffective the temporary pause in fighting was despite both governments' public approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says
1How many people were killed in Donetsk during the Easter ceasefire?
Two people were killed and one injured in Donetsk region before the Orthodox Easter ceasefire ended.
2Which cities in Donetsk reported casualties during the ceasefire?
Casualties were reported in the cities of Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka.
3What were the total reported ceasefire violations by Russian forces?
Ukraine's military reported 10,721 Russian violations, including 1,567 artillery shellings and 9,035 drone strikes.
4Were there reports of Ukrainian prisoners of war killed during the ceasefire?
Yes, four Ukrainian prisoners of war were reportedly killed by Russian servicemen in the Kharkiv region during the truce.