Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia for continuing missile and drone attacks despite announcing a ceasefire before Victory Day celebrations. Both sides declared unilateral ceasefires with different terms, while fighting and attacks occurred on both Ukrainian and Russian territory.Key Facts
- Russia said it would hold a ceasefire on May 8-9 to mark Victory Day, but threatened missile strikes if Ukraine violated it.
- Ukraine announced an open-ended ceasefire starting midnight May 6 and said it would respond equally to violations.
- Overnight missile and drone strikes killed five people and injured dozens across Ukraine despite ceasefire talks.
- Ukraine launched attacks on Russian industrial sites using domestically-made Flamingo cruise missiles.
- The Russian defense ministry claimed to have shot down 6 Flamingo missiles and 601 drones.
- Moscow’s airports temporarily closed, and mobile internet access was limited before the Victory Day parade.
- Russia scaled down its Victory Day parade citing “terrorist threats” from Ukraine and removed heavy military hardware from the event.
- Ukraine’s drone attacks have recently targeted key Russian energy and oil facilities deep inside Russia.
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