politics
May 6, 2026
Ukrainian drone strike kills 5 civilians in Crimea
Five civilians have been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the northern Crimean city of Dzhankoy, Governor Sergey Aksyonov has said
TL;DR
- Five civilians were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in Dzhankoy, Crimea.
- Crimean Governor Sergey Aksyonov reported that air defenses intercepted at least 12 UAVs.
- The strike follows a report by Russia's Defense Ministry of downing 289 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Azov Sea.
- Ukrainian drone raids on Russian territory have increased, targeting infrastructure, industrial facilities, and residential areas.
- Russia plans a two-day ceasefire on May 8-9 for Victory Day and has warned of major retaliation against Kiev for any attacks during the period.
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