The Russian Federation continues to storm and shell the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The President heard the report from Syrskiy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that as of 06:00, there had been 59 Russian shellings and five assaults by the occupiers. He heard a report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskiy regarding the situation at the front. Russian shellings and assaults by Russian units occurred in various directions along the front lines. The President also stated that Russian artillery strikes and drone usage continue in the Khursk region. He confirmed that Ukraine will respond in kind to Russia's strikes.

Zelensky emphasized that in the last hours, the Russian army conducted 387 shellings and 19 assaults, and also employed drones 290 times. Meanwhile, the Russian army is trying to create the impression of a ceasefire but continues attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine. Zelensky stated that Ukraine continues its proposal to extend the silence for 30 days and will act depending on the real situation.

It is also reported that the president noted the continuation of hostilities in the Khursk and Belgorod regions, despite Putin's Easter statements. Russian artillery continues to sound in certain directions of the front, disregarding promises of silence.

It should also be noted that the Russian side is stopping hostilities from 18:00 on April 19 to 00:00 on April 21, but Ukraine is ready to participate in a complete ceasefire and act mirrorly according to Russia's actions.

Analysis

News reports the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's briefing on the situation at the front in Ukraine. It is noted that the Russian army continues shellings and assaults, despite the ceasefire from Russia. The President warns that Ukraine will act mirrorly in accordance with Russia's actions and will respond to strikes. The Russian army is trying to create an impression of a ceasefire but continues to provoke clashes and inflict losses on Ukraine. The President confirms Ukraine's readiness to participate in a complete ceasefire and act depending on the real situation.