Russian strikes on Odesa kill 2 ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire as prisoner swap takes place
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Published on April 11, 2026.
Russian drone strikes in the Ukrainian city of Odesa have killed at least two people and injured two others, according to local authorities. The strikes came ahead of a proposed ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, which was declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned of a swift military response if any violations occur. Russia's Defense Ministry reported that 160 drones were targeted overnight, with 133 of them shot down or intercepted. A prisoner swap brought home 175 of its soldiers from captivity.
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