8 die in Ukraine in Russian strikes as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
President Zelensky has signalled his openness for a potential Easter ceasefire; his nation and Russia both mark the holiday on April 12
Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported.
Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering, shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target more key infrastructure.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce. The holiday is celebrated on April 12 in Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky also said that Ukraine is preparing for a shift in Russian aerial tactics, with intelligence indicating that future attacks will move beyond energy infrastructure.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said 192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across Russia and occupied Crimea.
‘I have no words’
“The Kyiv region is once again under a massive Russian missile and drone attack,” said Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the regional military administration, in a Telegram post on Friday.