Ukrainian forces are planning a provocation in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) using Tochka-U missile during Easter celebrations on April 24, LPR People's Forces revealed on Thursday, adding that the fire will be directed at churches.

On Telegram, the LPR People's Forces pointed out that "according to our sources, on the territory of the Lugansk region, the militants of nationalist formations of Ukraine are planning a bloody provocation on Easter, using the Tochka-U missile complex and multiple rocket launcher systems."

"The fire will target churches, temples and believers who will come to [church] service," the forces added.

The statement added that the purpose of this provocation is to accuse the units of the LPR People's Forces and the Russian armed forces of killing civilians who came to the Easter service.

In early April, the head of the Lugansk regional state administration, Sergiy Gaidai, announced that Russian forces are preparing to launch a massive attack on Ukrainian forces in the eastern province. 

"We see equipment arriving from different directions. We see the Russians strengthening their ranks and refueling... We know that they are preparing for a massive attack," Haidai said in a video message.

It is noteworthy that the Human Rights Commissioner of the Lugansk People's Republic revealed that Ukrainian nationalists are reported to be taking humanitarian aid away from Donbass civilians.