Ukraine Reports 763 Russian Ceasefire Violations, 488 Ukrainian, as Kyiv Ratifies US Minerals Deal

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Updated May 8, 2025, 10:33 PM

Russia declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 10, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day celebrations in Moscow attended by nearly 30 foreign leaders, including China's Xi Jinping. The ceasefire was announced following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for a pause in hostilities. Ukraine has accused Russia of violating its own ceasefire, reporting between 734 and 763 Russian violations since the truce came into effect, including airstrikes in the Sumy region. At least one civilian was killed in Bilopillia, Sumy, following Russian attacks, and buildings in residential areas were damaged. Ukrainian officials also reported that the regions of Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Zhytomyr, Kherson, and Dnipro were hit. Russia's defense ministry claims Ukrainian forces committed 488 violations of the truce, while insisting Russian troops have ceased combat operations and are only responding to Ukrainian attacks. Both sides exchanged airstrikes shortly before the truce began, with Ukraine launching drone attacks that led to the temporary closure of several Russian airports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia's truce as a 'farce' and a 'theatrical show,' reiterating calls for a formal 30-day ceasefire, which Russia has not accepted. Zelensky has proposed a demilitarized zone, with both sides backing up 15 kilometers, but Russia has not agreed. Ukrainian officials emphasize that they do not trust Russia to honor unilateral ceasefires, citing previous violations during similar truces. The truce and its reported violations come as Kyiv ratifies a U.S. minerals deal. Security in Moscow has been heightened, with restrictions on internet access and increased military measures to protect the Victory Day celebrations.

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