Russia Violates Ukraine's Ceasefire Within Minutes
Summary
Russia and Ukraine both announced ceasefires in early May, but fighting continued soon after they took effect. Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, causing deaths and damage, while Ukraine reported intercepting many Russian attacks. The conflict persisted despite calls for peace around the anniversary of World War II victory celebrations.Key Facts
- Russia declared a two-day ceasefire on May 8 and 9; Ukraine declared a ceasefire from midnight May 6 to May 8.
- Minutes after Ukraine’s ceasefire started, Russia attacked with ballistic missiles and drones.
- At least one person was killed in Sumy region after a Russian bomb hit a car.
- Russian drone strikes damaged homes and caused injuries in Kharkiv.
- Ukrainian officials reported 12 people killed and 43 injured in an attack on Zaporizhzhia.
- Russia claimed to have intercepted 53 Ukrainian drones over its territory in a 11-hour period.
- The Kremlin scaled back its Victory Day military parade due to security concerns.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky urged Russia to take real steps to end the war.
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