Russian drone strikes ambulance in northeastern Ukraine, injuring 3 paramedics despite Easter ceasefire

Prefer on Google by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn An ambulance damaged by a Russian drone strike in Sumy Oblast overnight on April 12, 2026. (Sumy Oblast Military Administration/Telegram) A Russian drone struck an ambulance in Sumy Oblast, injuring three paramedics overnight on April 12 despite an Easter ceasefire being in place, local authorities reported. "Three medics were injured. They were promptly provided with assistance," the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported . "The enemy cynically continues to attack civilian infrastructure . Be as cautious as possible," the statement read. The Easter ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia was set to be in place from 4 p.m. on April 11 through the end of April 12. Russia violated the recently announced ceasefire over 400 times since it took effect at 4:00 p.m. local time, Ukraine's General Staff said April 11. A map of Ukraine's Sumy Oblast (Nizar al-Rifal/The Kyiv Independent) Russia regularly strikes Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and energy infrastructure , as it continues to wage its war. At least four people were killed and 38 others injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine on April 10, local authorities reported. Three people, including a child, were killed and another 16 were injured in a Russian attack on Odesa overnight on April 6, local authorities said. Among the injured victims are a toddler and two teenagers. At least two of the injured were hospitalized in serious condition.