Russian Attacks Kill 5, Easter Truce Talks Stall

0:00On April 3rd, Russian strikes hit Ukraine hard on Friday, killing at least five people and attacks across several regions. Near Kiev, a massive missile and drone barrage took out one life and wounded eight more in nearby towns like Bukka and Fasdev. Officers reported other deaths in Sumi from a guided bomb on an apartment, plus casualties in Kursan, Zadomir, and Karkiv. Meanwhile, President Zelensky said Ukraine is open to an Easter truce on April 12th. The date both sides celebrate. He passed the idea to Moscow through U.S. channels, but the Kremlin wants a full peace deal, not just a pause. Last year Putin tried a short ceasefire, but both accused each other of breaking it. Ukrainians are calling out Russia's new daytime attacks as a cruel shift from nighttime raids, aimed at racking up more civilian deaths. Foreign Minister Sivihah slammed nearly 500 drones and missiles overnight as a response to truce talks. U.S. experts say these hits on workdays maximize the pain.

1:03On the flip side, Russia down 192 Ukrainian drones over its territory and occupy Crimea. Ukrainian strikes hit back too, wounding folks in Russia's Belgorod and Leningrad regions, including their enamel plant. Four drones got shot down heading for Moscow. No major damage there. As Ukraine braces for hits on water supplies, railways, and logistics next, the back and fourth area war shows no signs of letting up before Easter. That's the story for today, U.S. News Today, Driven by AI.