The ruling on one who intentionally breaks his fast during the day of Ramadan, and whether he owes an expiation like the expiation for intercourse?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, we found among the Malikis that one who eats or drinks during the day of Ramadan owes a severe expiation like the expiation for intercourse. What is the evidence for that? And what is the correct ruling on one who eats or drinks intentionally?

Answer:
The correct view is that he is a sinner who has committed a major sin among the major sins, and he has to make up the day and repent to Allah the Exalted. This is the position of the majority. The expiation is only for intercourse, and as for the other things that break the fast other than intercourse, there is no expiation for them except repentance and making up the day he spoiled.