Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv under attack, explosions at Russia's large arsenal - Tuesday brief
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The Russian army attacked Kharkiv with drones and Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. Meanwhile, in the Vladimir region of Russia, explosions rocked the 51st arsenal.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, April 22.
Massive attack on Kharkiv: Drone strikes hit multiple districts
The Russian army launched attack drones on Kharkiv during the day on Tuesday, April 22. Several strikes have already been recorded in the city.
Russian strike hits high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire in one of the city’s districts. Preliminary reports indicate there are casualties.\
One of Russia's largest ammunition depots explodes
Explosions occurred at the 51st Main Missile and Artillery Directorate's (GRAU) arsenal in the Vladimir region of Russia. Locals reported seeing a fireball and a column of smoke.
According to Russian sources, loud explosion sounds were in the village of Barsovo in the Vladimir region. The 51st arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) of the Russian Ministry of Defense is located near this village. Preliminary reports indicate that an explosion followed by a detonation.
France slams Russia's Easter truce as PR stunt for Trump
France viewed Russia's announcement of an Easter truce as a marketing operation aimed at Donald Trump. The Foreign Minister emphasized that it was an attempt to reduce tension during the negotiations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot commented on Russia's statements regarding the Easter ceasefire, calling it a marketing operation.
US State Department welcomes Russia’s readiness to talk with Ukraine
Statements by the Russian authorities about their readiness for peace talks with Ukraine are "a very good sign", according to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Bruce commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that Moscow is ready for bilateral negotiations with Ukraine.
Putin offers to halt invasion of Ukraine along current front line – FT
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, proposed halting the invasion of Ukraine along the entire front line in order to reach a peace agreement with US President Donald Trump.
According to sources from the media outlet, Putin told US President’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, that Russia could abandon its claims to four Ukrainian regions.
