Ukraine Accuses Russia of Ceasefire Violation
Ukraine accused Russia of violating a ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, reporting one death and three injuries from continued attacks.
Lauren Collins ·
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Ceasefire Violation Ukraine on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, accused Russia of violating a ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, reporting one fatality and three injuries in frontline regions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on X that Russia disregarded the ceasefire, which began at midnight between May 5 and 6, with continued attacks on cities including Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia launched two ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and 108 drones since 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday. A Russian drone attack in the northern Sumy region killed one passenger and wounded the driver of a civilian car. In Kharkiv, a drone attack damaged seven private buildings, causing acute stress reactions in one woman and minor injuries to another individual.
These incidents occurred despite Ukraine's proposal for an open-ended ceasefire, urging Russian reciprocity. Russia had previously announced its own ceasefire for May 8-9, coinciding with World War Two victory commemorations. Ukrainian officials noted that Russia launched multiple attacks on Tuesday, hours before Kyiv's ceasefire offer, resulting in at least 27 deaths.