While there has been no official comment from Ukrainian authorities regarding the drone strikes, it remains uncertain whether this operation was specifically intended to disrupt the upcoming parade. Previously, Ukraine has used long-range drones as a response to the continual Russian bombardments targeting Ukraine.
On the same day, Russian forces retaliated with drone strikes on Ukrainian cities such as Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to at least 11 more. As the situation escalates, Russia has announced that approximately 20 foreign heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, plan to attend the Victory Day parade in Red Square. In response, President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-day truce for the occasion.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the proposal, calling for an extended ceasefire of at least 30 days instead, suggesting that the three-day truce is inadequate. He also expressed concerns over the safety of foreign guests attending the event, emphasizing the continued volatility of the situation.
On the same day, Russian forces retaliated with drone strikes on Ukrainian cities such as Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to at least 11 more. As the situation escalates, Russia has announced that approximately 20 foreign heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, plan to attend the Victory Day parade in Red Square. In response, President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-day truce for the occasion.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the proposal, calling for an extended ceasefire of at least 30 days instead, suggesting that the three-day truce is inadequate. He also expressed concerns over the safety of foreign guests attending the event, emphasizing the continued volatility of the situation.
