Ukraine marked its third Easter at war as Russian forces launched attacks on multiple fronts, with drones and missiles hitting residential areas in Kharkiv. Ukrainian soldiers delivered Easter cakes to comrades in Kherson, while a bomb miraculously failed to explode in Donbas. The conflict continues to escalate, with Russia claiming gains in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
VIDEO: In a small house near the front line, the location a closely guarded secret, around 40 Ukrainian soldiers gather to celebrate Orthodox Easter. "A spiritual relief" for most of the soldiers, tired after more than two years of harrowing warfare against Russia. https://t.co/9rjMeHypDH
VIDEO: 'Much more death than God' on Ukrainian front during Orthodox Easter https://t.co/J2GLY8ihEw
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war. — in pictures https://t.co/RGajaWT2UG https://t.co/nvnNWYTjPy
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Orthodox Christians in Gaza City lit candles and offered prayers for peace as they marked a somber Easter amid the ongoing war. https://t.co/4feQ4aW0Sg
Amid harsh battles and weapon shortages, Ukrainian soldiers find solace in spiritual strength as they mark Easter on the front lines. https://t.co/uaqInNIs0r
In Ukraine’s embattled east, chaplain Yevhen Savchenko of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade helped tired troops observe the Orthodox Easter holiday at an undisclosed location while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukrainians to unite in prayer https://t.co/fFPf6UUb5Z https://t.co/Mv6LfhTz9n
Ukrainians in the embattled east flocked to church to mark their third wartime Easter as Russian troops inched closer to threatening some of the region's key cities https://t.co/fFPf6UUb5Z https://t.co/dX8lH4eJ6y
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As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east, wounding more than a dozen people, and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting. https://t.co/cTBSA2DMht
A blessed Easter to Orthodox Christians from the Church of the Virgin Mary & St. Athanasius in Mississauga. Christos Anesti! https://t.co/tjd3qrPlBd
Ukrainian soldiers celebrate Easter in the front lines. Photo: Ukraine's General Staff, Associated Press via Suspilne https://t.co/AtjdEkpFuc
Joined Markham's St. Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Church for a beautiful Easter Vigil Mass last night. A blessed Easter to all Orthodox Christians celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! https://t.co/HCGZ3dQDkM
⚠️ Russia launched drones and missiles on Ukraine as people packed churches to celebrate the Orthodox Easter https://t.co/wggEVthlZs
Deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine's Donetsk, Kharkiv as foes mark Orthodox Easter ➡️ https://t.co/HSuCZZ6FIo https://t.co/tit6S0SN0p
On May 5, #Russia claimed another significant gain at the frontline in the #Donbass region. Watch for details https://t.co/HhF1lgbEdO
As many families celebrate Easter, the people of Kharkiv suffered yet another attack, @OCHA_Ukraine informs. Residential areas were hit, injuring civilians, and homes were damaged. https://t.co/jvenKz2X3E
Ukraine Marks Its Third Easter At War As It Comes Under Fire From Russian Drones And Troops https://t.co/sTtshoqeSr
People came to bless their Easter baskets at the church in Lukashivka, Chernihiv region. In 2022, in this very church, 🇷🇺 troops set up a torture chamber. Russia has shown that there is nothing sacred for it. #Ukraine will prevail, just as light prevails over darkness. https://t.co/nQF71t3c6o
Russians have dropped a bomb on a prayer house in Ukrainian Donbas, extra bombing Ukrainian Christians on Orthodox Easter. By a miracle, the bomb has not exploded. This is Ukrainians' Easter reality. Via @olex_scherba https://t.co/Z8nJ5PyJuB
As many families celebrate Easter, the people of Kharkiv suffered yet another attack. Residential areas were hit, injuring civilians and homes were damaged. Civilians are protected by International Humanitarian Law. https://t.co/pJg3H1XpNR
Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and peaceful Orthodox Easter! We especially appreciate the Coptic community in our district. May this special time of renewal and hope bring blessings to all. Happy Easter! https://t.co/f9NuI7J5pN
Wishing all those who celebrate — in Coventry and beyond — a joyous and blessed Orthodox Easter! 📸: Easter liturgy at Gaza’s St Porphyrios Orthodox Church https://t.co/drmlMK1HdZ
Wow… Ukrainian Donbas. Easter. Russians throw a bomb on a prayer house, but something - or rather Someone - prevents it from exploding. Here with sound. https://t.co/lmW2Rtq9E0 #HappyEaster #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/JCru4KskrG
"Over. This package contains Easter cakes. Christ is risen!" Ukrainian soldiers delivered a piece of holiday to their comrades on the left bank of the Kherson region. FPV drone has provided the defenders of Krynkyi with Easter cakes and "something else for the enemy." https://t.co/ZhLPSn9GuG
Happy Orthodox Easter to everyone celebrating in #Newcastle and beyond! https://t.co/UGFB9wlAxZ
Celebrate Easter with The Kyiv Independent! It's thanks to readers like you that we're able to provide on-the-ground coverage as events unfold, showing the world the reality of Russia’s brutal full-scale war. https://t.co/ff3R49J5EU