Ukraine Issues Air Raid Alerts as Russian Ceasefire Ends

Ukraine issued widespread air raid alerts and reported explosions in cities including Mykolaiv shortly after Russia's one-day Easter ceasefire ended, with both sides accusing each other of thousands of violations during the truce. President Putin did not extend the 30-hour halt in fighting, despite calls from Ukraine and the U.S. for a longer or renewed ceasefire. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed nearly 3,000 breaches of the ceasefire by Russian forces, particularly in the Donetsk region, and criticized Moscow for not accepting proposals for a longer or more limited ceasefire focused on protecting civilians. Air raid warnings quickly spread across eastern and central Ukraine after the ceasefire expired, and local authorities urged residents to seek shelter. The Kremlin confirmed it issued no further orders to prolong the truce, and heavy fighting resumed along the front lines. Both Ukrainian and Russian officials continue to blame each other for the collapse of the brief pause in hostilities.