May 6, 2026
Russia strikes Ukraine with over 100 drones as Zelensky’s ceasefire takes effect
Russia struck Ukraine with three missiles and 108 drones in the early hours of May 6, as a ceasefire declared by Zelensky took effect, Ukraine’s Air Force said.
TL;DR
- Russia launched three missiles and 108 drones at Ukraine in the early hours of May 6, as a ceasefire declared by President Zelensky took effect.
- Ukraine's Air Force reported that 89 drones were shot down or suppressed, but three missiles and nine drones struck eight locations.
- Casualties were reported in Kharkiv Region, with two people seeking medical help and fires caused by drone strikes.
- An industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia Region and Kherson were also hit, with actions described as nullifying a truce.
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed air defense shot down 53 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Earlier strikes on May 5 in Poltava and Dnipro resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
- President Zelensky criticized Russia's actions as 'absolute cynicism,' demanding silence for propaganda celebrations while conducting strikes.