Russia violated the ceasefire in the early hours of May 6: explosions were heard in Dnipro
6 May 01:10
On the night of May 6, Russian occupation forces effectively violated the ceasefire immediately after it went into effect. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a ceasefire beginning at midnight on the night of May 5–6, but explosions were heard in Dnipro just a few minutes after midnight. Prior to this, the Air Force had warned of attack drones moving toward the city, reports "Komersant Ukrainian"
What happened after midnight
The ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 12:00 a.m. on May 6. It was at this time that Ukraine declared its readiness for a ceasefire and reciprocal actions, provided Russia observed the ceasefire.
However, shortly before midnight, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of Russian attack drones moving toward Dnipro. After May 6 began, explosions were heard in the city. According to eyewitness reports, sounds resembling air defense systems or drones being shot down were heard at approximately five-minute intervals.
Drones were also spotted in the Kharkiv region
After midnight, reports of enemy drones came not only from Dnipro.
At 12:36 a.m., information emerged about a Russian UAV in the Kharkiv region, near Izyum. This was further evidence that the Russian side had not ceased its air attacks following the ceasefire declared by Ukraine.
What Zelenskyy had announced earlier
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on May 4 that Ukraine was declaring a ceasefire starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6. This was in response to Russian statements regarding a so-called “ceasefire” on May 8–9.
“We believe that human life is of incomparably greater value than the ‘celebration’ of any anniversary. In this regard, we are announcing a ceasefire beginning at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6,” Zelenskyy stated.
The Ukrainian leader also emphasized that Kyiv would respond in kind, depending on whether Russia is truly ready to cease hostilities.
Why Ukraine proposed a ceasefire starting May 6
Russia had previously announced a unilateral “ceasefire” for May 8–9, linking it to its own holiday dates. Ukraine, however, proposed starting the ceasefire earlier—on May 6—to test Moscow’s true intentions.
Zelensky emphasized that a one-day ceasefire following previous strikes on Ukrainian cities is a frivolous and dishonest approach. In particular, he mentioned the attacks on Merefa and Dnipro, where people were killed and wounded.
“A one-day ceasefire, after killing our people beforehand, is, to put it mildly, dishonest,” Zelenskyy said.
Russia has already violated previous “ceasefires”
The violation of the ceasefire in the early hours of May 6 is consistent with Russia’s previous behavior. During the Easter ceasefire announced in April, Russian troops also failed to observe the truce. Over 2,000 violations were recorded at that time.
This casts doubt on any statements from Moscow regarding “humanitarian pauses” if they are not accompanied by a genuine cessation of attacks.
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