Russia uses ceasefire to deliver ammunition
Illustrative photo: Russia intensifies shelling in the south (Russian Defense Ministry)
Russian forces took advantage of the Easter ceasefire to transport ammunition. The number of artillery attacks in the south has increased dramatically, stated the Southern Defense Forces spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn.
According to Voloshyn, the Russian army significantly intensified its firepower in the south following the ceasefire.
"The enemy increased the number of artillery strikes - over the past 24 hours, we recorded more than 420. Typically, that number ranges between 290 to 310, so Russia increased its artillery activity by almost 25%. In addition, there was an increase in FPV drone attacks and kamikaze drones - over 600 were recorded in just one day," Voloshyn said.
He added that Russian forces continue to carry out assaults, with around 25 reported.
"The increase in artillery shelling is due to the fact that during this day they the enemy provided logistical support, brought ammunition without interference, because we didn’t strike first - we only struck back. It was a backfire. Therefore, they resupplied and are now conducting counter-artillery duels," Voloshyn explained.
Ukrainian defenders, however, are not leaving such actions unanswered. According to Voloshyn, Russian forces have already lost several artillery systems.
Russia often uses its aviation for attacks. The enemy attacks not only the positions of Ukrainian defenders but also peaceful cities, including Zaporizhzhia.
Voloshyn warned that the Russian army may continue launching assaults using both small groups and full units, as was seen last week.
Easter ceasefire
On Saturday, April 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an Easter ceasefire that was supposed to last a little over a day.
However, the fighting did not stop completely. According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia has violated the ceasefire 2,935 times since then.
