Russian forces bombarded Vasylivka starting around 10:00 on Easter Sunday, striking locations previously announced for Easter pasky blessings as the service began.

Bombardment of Vasylivka started around 10:00 on Easter Sunday, 24 April

Missiles hit places that were announced as locations where pasky would be blessed

The attack started as soon as the Easter service had begun

Russia falsely claimed that the attacks on civilians were being carried out by Ukrainian troops

Russian strikes killed three people in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Russian missiles struck Vasylivka around 10:00 on April 24, targeting areas designated for blessing Easter bread during church services.

Local residents reported that the strikes occurred immediately after the start of the religious service and targeted the specific locations where Easter bread was to be blessed.

Russian forces are spreading false information claiming that Ukrainian soldiers were firing at the civilian population.