Al Arabiya English
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. The Russian Defense Ministry said 264 Ukrainian drones had been downed in the early hours of Friday, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the capital had been targeted and officials said the Urals region of Perm had been attacked with drones.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 10, when it celebrates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany and holds a military parade in Moscow. Russia had warned that any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt the celebrations would lead to a massive missile strike on Kyiv, and Moscow has told foreign diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital ahead of any possible retaliation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces continued to strike Ukrainian positions during the night on Friday
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