Zelenskyy slams Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people and wounded over 80 in Ukraine, occurring just before Kyiv's planned ceasefire and days ahead of Russia's announced pause in hostilities.
- Powerful Russian glide bombs hit Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv on Tuesday afternoon, killing 17 civilians and injuring 45, while attacks the previous night caused additional casualties.
- President Zelenskyy condemned Russia's attacks as cynical, announcing Ukraine would observe a ceasefire from Tuesday's end in response to Russia's planned May 9-10 unilateral ceasefire around Victory Day.
- Ukraine continues long-range attacks on Russian territory, targeting military-industrial facilities and oil refineries, while Russian forces persistently strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including multiple attacks on Naftogaz facilities.
- Ukrainian Defense Minister reported increased midrange strikes on Russian targets and extensive use of ground robots for resupply and evacuation missions, reflecting intensified Ukrainian military operations.
