Russian attacks killed 21 people in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, May 5, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow's "utter cynicism" for launching deadly strikes while seeking a truce to stage its May 9 patriotic parade. The attacks—hitting the cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk and Dnipro—came hours before a Ukrainian-suggested ceasefire.
In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine's southern city close to the frontline, 12 people were killed in an attack Zelensky described as having "absolutely no military justification."
Moscow also pounded Dnipro and Kramatorsk. Russia has demanded that Kyiv agree to a ceasefire for its May 9 World War II Victory Day commemorations.
The attacks, the deadliest in weeks, came after several people were killed overnight and as Russia geared up for its patriotic May 9 event this weekend. At least 70 people were also wounded in Tuesday's strikes, according to numbers released by officials.
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Zelensky Condemns Russia's Deadly Strikes in Ukraine as Moscow Seeks Peace for May 9 Parade
05/05/2026
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