Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Attacks Undermining Ceasefire
Russia said its air defenses downed 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, prompting tighter security and a scaled-back Victory Day parade.
- On Friday, Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the two-day ceasefire declared for Victory Day celebrations, with both sides continuing to exchange strikes despite the truce.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the ceasefire for May 8-9 to honor the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed it as propaganda protecting the Moscow parade.
- In a Telegram post, the Russian defence ministry reported 1,365 ceasefire violations, including 887 drone strikes; Zelensky reported more than 850 drone strikes and 140 attacks on frontline positions.
- Threatening a "retaliatory, massive missile strike" on Kyiv, the Russian defence ministry urged foreign diplomats to evacuate, while Britain's foreign office condemned the threats as "unwarranted, irresponsible and completely unjustified."
- Moscow will omit military hardware from Saturday's Red Square parade for the first time in 20 years, with only leaders from Belarus, Malaysia, and Laos planning to attend amid internet outages.
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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.
Russia and Ukraine Continue Fighting Despite Putin’s World War Two Ceasefire Proposal
Russia and Ukraine continued exchanging drone, missile, and artillery attacks despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. The proposed two day truce was intended to cover Russia’s Victory Day commemorations on May 8 and 9, one […] The post Russia and Ukraine Continue Fighting Despite Putin’s World War Two Ceasefir…
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