The Russian Defense Ministry said today that Ukraine had violated a three-day ceasefire by launching drone and artillery strikes against Russian troops, Reuters reported, citing the Russian news agency “Interfax“, BTA reports.
Over the past 24 hours, Russia has shot down 57 Ukrainian drones, the ministry said, adding that Moscow was respecting the ceasefire.
Russian troops have “responded in kind“ Ukraine's actions, the statement said, launching attacks with multi-purpose missile systems and mortars.
Ukraine had earlier accused Russia of carrying out air strikes and engaging in nearly 150 clashes on the frontline in the past 24 hours, despite a ceasefire brokered by the United States.
Reuters said the battlefield data could not be independently verified.