Ukraine's proposal for ceasefire on civilian targets remains in effect, says Zelenskyy

He shared this information via Telegram. 

Zelenskyy mentioned that rescue operations are ongoing in Kharkiv after a Russian drone strike. He also reported that on April 22, Russian forces targeted Zaporizhzhia with airstrikes, and at night, enemy drones hit Odesa.

"Throughout the day, there were also strikes in Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and our southern regions. This is all a deliberate Russian terror that can be stopped with one order, but that order must come from Russia and its army. Easter proved this when there were no air alerts in Ukraine," Zelenskyy wrote.

He emphasized that there are no obstacles from Ukraine's side for a ceasefire on civilian targets.

"Ukraine proposed extending the silence after Easter and making it complete. Our proposal for a ceasefire on civilian objects remains in effect. Russia needs to show serious readiness to talk about it. There are no obstacles from Ukraine's side and there will be none," the president of Ukraine noted.

What is known about Putin's "Easter ceasefire"

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced an "Easter ceasefire" starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19.  

Until 6:00 p.m., an air raid alert was ongoing in Kyiv. Reconnaissance drones were being shot down over the city's left bank. 

At 5:30 p.m., the Russian forces launched a missile strike on the town of Izium in the Kharkiv region. After 6:00 p.m., destructive strikes by Russian FPV drones continued to be recorded in the Kherson region.

After 9:00 p.m. on April 19, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief provided the president with fresh data from all frontlines regarding the Russian compliance with the conditions of the "Easter ceasefire." It was reported that in some areas of the front, the ceasefire was not being observed, while in others, it had become quieter.

As of the morning of Easter, April 20, the Russian army was trying to create the general impression of a ceasefire at the front, but continued some attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine.  

Russian troops also used the "ceasefire" on April 20 to prepare for the resumption of assault operations in the area of responsibility of the 66th Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave.  

On April 21, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the end of the "Easter ceasefire" and the continuation of the so-called special military operation. They also accused Ukraine of violating the terms.