Ukraine Rebuts Russian Claims of Ceasefire Violations Amid Conflict

Amid ongoing conflict, tensions escalate as Ukraine denies allegations from Russia claiming violations of ceasefire agreements related to energy facilities. Ukraine's General Staff clarified that its military operations focus solely on military targets, rebuffing claims made by the Russian Ministry of Defence. Source: Ukraine's General Staff Official Statement: "The Russian Ministry of Defence is once again spreading lies about Ukraine's alleged violation of the ceasefire agreements regarding energy facilities. The enemy is doing this solely to shift the world's attention away from the crimes that the Russian state is committing against Ukraine and Ukrainians," officials stated. Recent claims from Russia suggested that on April 4, Ukraine conducted 14 'attacks' on Russian energy infrastructure. However, these assertions are labeled as "fake" by Ukraine, emphasizing that their forces have only targeted military installations. Key Details: The Ukrainian military reiterated that it is the Russian side that flouts ceasefire agreements, attacking civilian infrastructure and populated areas. A notable incident includes a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 4, resulting in the tragic deaths of 9 children and 9 adults, alongside 62 injuries, further illustrating the human cost of these assaults source. The General Staff remarked, "The defence ministry of the terrorist state is once again resorting to false accusations, trying to shift its own responsibility for the prolongation of the war and the loss of life onto Ukraine. We hope that the world will not accept Russian lies and will condemn yet another brutal Russian war crime." Background Information: On a recent Thursday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that they have been adhering to the "energy truce," while Russian media outlets continue to disseminate false reports regarding Ukraine's military actions against energy facilities. Documentation of multiple violations of these agreements by Russian forces has been recorded. Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, emphasized that Ukraine considers the ceasefire agreements valid, while also sharing evidence of Russian attacks with the United States source. Conversely, Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, during an appearance in Washington, accused Ukraine of breaching the energy truce. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!