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Moscow transfers remains of 1000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv
Largest single exchange of fallen soldiers remains. Ukraine returns 41 Russian bodies. Over 19000 Ukrainian soldier remains have been returned since start of conflict.
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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-04-11
Saturday, April 11, 2026 7 updates
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Zelenskyy agrees frontline in east is most favorable for Ukraine in 10 months
Ukrainian president concurs with British intelligence assessment that Russian advance has significantly slowed. Territory gains down to 5.5 sq km per day from 14.9 in late 2024.
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Easter ceasefire begins 4pm Saturday — Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine will honor it
32-hour ceasefire to start 4pm Moscow time Saturday through midnight Sunday. Ukraine proposed this truce weeks ago. Last years Easter ceasefire was violated nearly 3000 times.
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Fighting continues hours after Easter ceasefire announcement
Dnipropetrovsk governor reports Russian attacks killed 2 people. Enemy struck three districts almost 30 times with drones and artillery despite ceasefire pledge. Air defense downs 133/160 Russian drones.
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Ukraine reports record 35,351 Russian casualties in March
Russian forces suffered their highest monthly losses since Feb 2022. Drones cause 96% of confirmed casualties. Ukraine struck 151,207 targets with drones in March, up 50% from February.
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Putin announces 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russia declares ceasefire from Saturday 4pm Moscow time through Sunday midnight. Defense Minister Belousov instructs General Staff to halt operations. Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine will honor the pause.
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Ukrainian special forces destroy 2 Lukoil platforms on Caspian Sea
Deep-strike units released footage of overnight attacks on Russian oil company Lukoil drilling platforms on the Caspian Sea shelf, escalating campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.