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Russia Violates Ceasefire 2,299 Times, Ukraine Strikes Back

4/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On April 11–12, 2025, Russia violated the ceasefire in Ukraine 2,299 times, causing four deaths and 35 injuries.
Ukrainian forces reported 120 combat clashes and multiple drone strikes.
Ukraine conducted strikes on oil facilities in Russia and Crimea.
A prisoner exchange on April 11, 2025, returned 175 Ukrainian soldiers, many in poor health.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Ukraine to emphasize Western support.

History

Historical Context

The Ukraine conflict escalated in 2014 following Russia's annexation of Crimea, which occurred after the ousting of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych amid the Euromaidan protests. By 2021, the UN reported over 13,000 deaths linked to the conflict, with ongoing ceasefire violations, including 2,299 breaches in April 2025, underscoring the urgent need for a sustainable resolution to prevent further humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

On April 11–12, 2025, Russia violated the ceasefire in Ukraine 2,299 times, causing four deaths and 35 injuries.
Ukrainian forces reported 120 combat clashes and multiple drone strikes.
Ukraine conducted strikes on oil facilities in Russia and Crimea.
A prisoner exchange on April 11, 2025, returned 175 Ukrainian soldiers, many in poor health.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Ukraine to emphasize Western support.

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