Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of breaching a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire, even as Orthodox Christians marked the holiday amid the ongoing four-year war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced a 32-hour truce over the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to hostilities from 4pm Saturday through Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would observe the ceasefire but warned of a swift response to any violations.

Ukraine’s military said it recorded 2,299 ceasefire breaches by Sunday morning, including shelling, assaults and drone activity, though it reported no use of long-range missiles or guided bombs. A Ukrainian officer also said Russian forces continued attacks on frontline positions.

Russia’s Defence Ministry, meanwhile, claimed Ukrainian forces committed 1,971 violations, including drone strikes. Russian officials also reported civilian casualties in the Belgorod region following an alleged Ukrainian attack.

Despite the fighting, thousands of Ukrainians gathered at outdoor locations to celebrate Easter services. Worshippers attended traditional blessings of food baskets containing dyed eggs and cakes, although many expressed scepticism about the ceasefire’s effectiveness.

“Every time a ceasefire is announced for a holiday, the shelling continues regardless,” one resident said, while still expressing hope for peace and an end to the war.