Russia announced the resumption of military strikes in Ukraine on Monday, following a 30-hour Easter truce. Ukrainian officials reported drone and missile attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions, signaling renewed escalation in the conflict.
The Russian military confirmed the move in a statement: "With the end of the ceasefire, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued to conduct the special military operation." The statement did not specify targets but emphasized a return to operational activities.
Local authorities in Ukraine described the attacks as "intense," with critical infrastructure reportedly affected. The Easter pause, one of the longest humanitarian pauses in recent months, had raised cautious hopes for de-escalation among international observers.
The development underscores fragile diplomacy in the region, with analysts noting shifting battlefield dynamics. Global markets monitored energy prices closely amid concerns over supply disruptions.
