Russia and Ukraine Exchange Attacks Despite Victory Day Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaching a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover Victory Day celebrations. Ukraine's air force reported downing 56 Russian drones, while the Russian Defence Ministry claimed 264 Ukrainian drones were downed. The ceasefire collapsed as both sides continued attacks.
Where Sources Diverge
The BBC and France24 reported that Ukraine's air force downed 56 Russian drones, while the Russian Defence Ministry claimed 264 Ukrainian drones were downed.
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Ukraine's air force said it downed 56 Russian drones close to the frontline in the last few hours. On its end, the Russian Defence Ministry said 264 Ukrainian drones had been downed in the early hours of Friday.
The Hindustan Times noted that Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes, while other sources focused on the ceasefire's failure.
Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on Red Square on Saturday.
Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes.
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Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on Red Square on Saturday
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine's air force said it downed 56 Russian drones close to the frontline in the last few hours. On its end, the Russian Defence Ministry said 264 Ukrainian drones had been downed in the early hours of Friday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow will be more subdued this year.
Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other today, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.