Russian strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before ceasefire, Zelenskyy condemns attacks
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Key Points:
- Russian drone and missile strikes on Tuesday killed at least 22 people and wounded over 80 across Ukraine, occurring just hours before Kyiv had planned a ceasefire and days before a pause announced by Moscow.
- Glide bombs targeted the cities of Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring 45, with overnight attacks causing additional casualties.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as cynical and emphasized that Russia could end the war at any time by agreeing to a ceasefire.
- Russia's Defense Ministry announced a unilateral ceasefire for Victory Day on May 9 but warned of retaliation if Ukraine disrupts the events; the UN Secretary-General called for a full, immediate, and lasting ceasefire.
- Previous holiday ceasefires have failed amid mutual accusations of violations, reflecting ongoing mistrust between Russia and Ukraine.
