Collapse of Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine Leads to Resumed High-Intensity Combat
The temporary 'Easter ceasefire' in Ukraine officially collapsed on April 18, 2026, with heavy artillery and ground combat reported across the Donetsk and Luhansk front lines. Both Ukrainian and Russian officials traded accusations of violating the truce within hours of its start. Military analysts from the Institute for the Study of War confirmed a return to high-intensity offensive operations as Russian forces resumed shelling of Ukrainian positions and critical logistics hubs.