❗️Zelensky rejects JD Vance’s remarks about “trading territory,” stating the US vice president is not involved in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia. He stressed that such comments reflect a lack of understanding of Ukraine’s sovereign territory and its significance.

Ukraine will not stop strikes on Russian territory despite requests from partners, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov says. He stressed that Kyiv is acting in its own national interest amid ongoing war, despite differing views from allies.

❗️Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear infrastructure have significantly increased in effectiveness, according to a BBC report, as Russia's air defense systems struggle to cope. Ukraine has been extensively targeting Russian oil infrastructure, including terminals in Ust-Luga and Novorossiysk, since late March.

Ukrainian border guard UAV operators from the Steel Border brigade destroyed 6 Russian shelters, an artillery gun and a vehicle hidden under anti-drone netting, killing 2 Russian troops on the Kursk and North Slobozhanskyi axes.

Ukrainian forces struck the “Krymskaya” oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar region, causing a fire, while also hitting a TOR-M1 air defense system and multiple ammunition, UAV and logistics depots. Additional strikes were recorded across occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Ukrainian drones struck targets in occupied Dovzhansk in Luhansk region this evening.

❗️BREAKING: Russia announced a temporary Easter ceasefire from April 11 to April 12, ordering a halt to combat operations across all fronts. Military command has been instructed to suspend hostilities while remaining ready to respond to any actions, and Moscow called on Ukraine to follow suit.

Ukrainian drone strikes hit a power substation in occupied Melitopol, causing electricity outages in parts of the city.

❗️Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with Trump administration officials in Washington to discuss a possible Ukraine peace deal and economic cooperation, as US weighs extending sanctions relief.

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Russian losses per 10/04/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1130 men
+1 tank
+5 ACVs
+45 artillery
+2232 UAVs

Ukraine downs 113 of 128 drones launched overnight from Russia and occupied Crimea, including around 85 Shahed UAVs, as air defenses, aviation, EW units, and mobile fire groups respond; 14 drones struck 6 locations, debris fell at 7 sites.

❗️Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps, proposing a ceasefire during Easter and vowing to act accordingly; urges Russia to halt strikes and extend pause beyond the holiday, calling for real movement toward peace and safety for civilians

A Ukrainian drone strike hits a repair and mechanical plant in occupied Perevalsk, Luhansk region.

A Ukrainian drone strike triggered a large fire near the Vostochnaya mine in Gukovo, Rostov region in Russia, with locals reporting a powerful explosion.

Trump warns Iran over reported tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to stop immediately and accusing it of failing oil transit commitments; he also declares “victory” on blocking Iran’s nuclear ambitions and rejects criticism.