Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Attacks Undermining Ceasefire
Both sides said hundreds of drones were shot down or launched as Moscow scaled back its parade and warned of a heavy response.
- Russia declared a two-day unilateral ceasefire for its Victory Day celebrations on May 8-9, but both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating it with drone and missile attacks.
- Ukraine conducted heavy drone attacks deep inside Russia, targeting key infrastructure including energy facilities and airports, while Russia reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Russian forces continued striking Ukrainian frontline positions and launched assaults during the ceasefire, and Ukrainian leadership stated that Russia made no genuine attempt to halt hostilities.
- Due to security concerns over Ukrainian attacks, Moscow held a Victory Day parade with heightened security measures and without military equipment around the venues.
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Plumes of smoke rose into the sky over the Chernobyl exclusion zone in northern Ukraine on Friday, following a massive forest fire caused by a drone crash, as the two sides in the conflict traded accusations of violating the ceasefire unilaterally declared by Moscow.
Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, Russia and Ukraine are still pummelling each other with missiles, drones and artillery. With no victory ye…
Russia's unilateral ceasefire began at 0pm (23pm CEST) and was supposed to last three days, according to the announcement. Nevertheless, reports of mutual attacks are already coming from both countries in the morning.
Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Strikes Ahead of Moscow's Parade
(Bloomberg) — Ukraine conducted heavy overnight drone attacks on Russia, giving no indication that Kyiv is ready to observe Moscow’s self-declared ceasefire despite threats of retaliation if Victory Day celebrations on Red Square are disrupted.
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