Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv
- Russian forces launched 108 drones and three missiles at Ukraine on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, killing 27 people and wounding 120, violating President Volodymyr Zelensky's unilateral ceasefire that took effect at midnight.
- Zelensky had declared the open-ended truce to test Russia's willingness for peace, countering Moscow's separate proposal for a two-day 'Victory Day ceasefire' on May 8–9, which Kyiv viewed as insincere propaganda.
- Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported strikes hit residential and industrial sites across multiple regions, including Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk, while Ukraine's Air Force confirmed 89 drones were suppressed or shot down.
- Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attacks, stating Russia "ignored a realistic and fair call to end hostilities," proving Moscow's focus lies in military parades rather than diplomacy.
- Conflicting military claims—including Moscow's assertion of intercepting 53 Ukrainian drones—highlight deep mistrust, underscoring stalled peace efforts and making near-term ceasefire agreements increasingly unlikely.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking Kyiv ceasefire
Ukraine accused Russia of striking several cities after a unilateral ceasefire declared by President Volodymyr Zelensky came into force at midnight on 6 May, though Moscow had not agreed to observe the pause. Kyiv said Russian forces launched more than 100 drones and three missiles after the ceasefire began. Ukraine said the attacks showed Moscow had rejected the offer, which Zelensky announced in response to a separate Russian ceasefire plan ti…
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