Russia responds to Easter ceasefire proposal with mass drone strikes, hits energy targets

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President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on April 1 that Ukrainian forces intercepted approximately 90% of over 700 Russian drones launched in a massive wave of attacks across the country. Despite the high interception rate, strikes on energy infrastructure were recorded in several regions, including Volyn, Zakarpattia, and Ivano-Frankivsk. Zelensky characterized the escalation as Moscow’s “response” to Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter ceasefire. Video: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram. Photo: State