• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of cynicism for continuing missile and drone attacks despite the announced ceasefire for Victory Day on May 9.
  • Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 and 9, while Ukraine announced a ceasefire from midnight on May 5 to 6.
  • Russian attacks on the Poltava and Kharkiv regions killed five people; Russia launched 11 ballistic missiles and 164 drones.
  • Ukraine retaliated by attacking the Russian oil refinery in Kirishi, which halted operations after the strike.
  • The Russian Defense Ministry reported destroying over 300 Ukrainian drones; a Ukrainian attack on Cheboksary killed two and wounded 32.

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