Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Summary
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a ceasefire declared for Victory Day celebrations. Despite the truce from May 8 to 10, fighting and drone attacks continued on both sides, including strikes on Russian airports and Ukrainian frontline positions.Key Facts
- Russia announced a ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 to mark Victory Day, which honors the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
- Russia claimed to have shot down 264 Ukrainian drones and reported attempted attacks on Moscow and the Ural Mountains.
- Russian southern airports, including the one in Rostov-on-Don, temporarily stopped operations after drone attacks damaged air traffic control buildings.
- Ukraine said Russian forces carried out over 140 attacks and 850 drone attacks overnight, calling the ceasefire ineffective.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine responded by striking a Russian oil facility in Yaroslavl to retaliate.
- Ukraine had proposed a longer ceasefire starting May 6, but Russia rejected this offer, and neither side accepted the other's terms.
- Russia warned it would respond strongly to any ceasefire violations and urged diplomats to leave Kyiv, anticipating possible missile strikes.
- Victory Day commemorates the Soviet Union’s sacrifice of 27 million people in World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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