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Russia intensified strikes despite truce.
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28 civilians killed in Ukrainian regions.
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Ukraine criticizes Russia's 'fake' ceasefire.
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Russia Intensifies Strikes Amid Ukraine Truce
Russian forces conducted over 100 drone and three missile strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, May 7, despite a unilateral 24-hour ceasefire declared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These attacks, which occurred in regions including Donetsk, Poltava, and Dnipro, resulted in 28 civilian fatalities and numerous injuries, marking the deadliest period in weeks for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian ceasefire, announced asourceser Moscow requested a truce for its annual military parade on Saturday, May 11, was intended to reciprocate a potential pause in hostilities. However, Russia intensified its operations instead of observing a cessation. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga stated that these actions demonstrate Russia's rejection of peace and that Moscow's calls for a ceasefire were disingenuous, prioritizing military displays over human lives.
The strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia underscore a continued pattern of conflict escalation. This intensification of attacks by Russia occurs as its battlefield advances have reportedly stalled, with April marking the first month in 2024 where Russian forces lost more territory than they gained.
The Kremlin has implemented extensive security measures for its upcoming parade, including the transfer of air defense systems and mobile internet shutdowns, following recent Ukrainian long-range drone strikes.
