President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia's large-scale assault on Ukraine on 1 April is Moscow's response to Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire over the Easter holidays.
Supply: Zelenskyy in his night tackle on 1 April
Quote: "Our warriors had been downing Russian drones the entire day. Air-raid warnings had been issued in most oblasts, and there have been greater than 700 Russian drones, a big variety of them Shaheds. The interception charge over this 24-hour interval was fairly excessive – round 90% – however in fact it must be increased.
Sadly, there have been hits, together with in Volyn, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Cherkasy, Ivano-Frankivsk and different oblasts. Repairs are ongoing wherever wanted."
Particulars: Zelenskyy added that when once more, certainly one of Russia's primary targets was Ukraine's vitality sector. Meals warehouses and a Nova Poshta hub had been additionally broken within the metropolis of Lutsk. Injury was brought on to residential buildings in Poltava and different oblasts.
Quote: "That is the Russians' response to our proposal for a ceasefire over the Easter holidays. Ukraine made the proposal to Russia publicly. Russia is responding with Shaheds and continues its terrorist operations in opposition to our vitality sector and infrastructure.
I spoke with the US workforce at this time, together with about this. Completely different indicators are wanted, and silence over Easter could possibly be simply the sign that tells everybody that diplomacy can succeed. Ukraine is doing every part potential to assist efforts for peace."
Particulars: Zelenskyy spoke with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Senator Lindsey Graham and NATO Secretary Normal Mark Rutte.
He described the dialog as optimistic. The events agreed to strengthen safety ensures for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian workforce to replace the paperwork.
Zelenskyy additionally stated that Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the Nationwide Safety and Defence Council, is continuous to work with international locations which can be curious about Ukrainian army experience. Along with some Gulf Arab states, Türkiye and several other international locations outdoors the Center East are curious about cooperating with Ukraine.
Background: After a drone strike on the evening of 31 March-1 April, Russia launched additional UAV assaults that lasted nicely into the night. Air defence downed 345 Russian drones in the course of the day on 1 April, whereas 14 hits had been recorded.
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