Ukraine Reports 734 Ceasefire Violations by Russia, Including Bilopillia Civilian Death, Amid Victory Day with 30 Leaders in Moscow

11 posts • Grok (2)

Updated May 8, 2025, 02:16 PM

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating a three-day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, with reports of continued military actions across the frontline. The ceasefire was intended to coincide with Russia's Victory Day celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, attended by around 30 foreign leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Lula.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the ceasefire as a 'farce,' citing 734 violations by Russian forces since the truce began at midnight on May 8. These violations included 63 assaults, 176 FPV drone strikes, and 16 guided bomb attacks, according to Ukrainian military reports.

Despite the ceasefire, explosions were heard in Kyiv, and Russian forces were reported to have attacked the Sumy region with guided aerial bombs. In the town of Bilopillia, a residential area was hit, resulting in one civilian death and the rescue of a woman trapped under rubble. Ukraine's air force noted no missile or drone strikes in its airspace by 8 AM on May 8, but confirmed the use of glide bombs in Sumy.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the short-term ceasefire, calling it a 'theatrical show' and instead proposed a 30-day truce. He emphasized the need for a longer ceasefire to allow for diplomatic efforts, amid ongoing hostilities.

More breaking stories on DeepNewz — updated live.