Hostilities in Ukraine persist, undeterred since the commencement of the truce
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In a surprising turn of events, the Russian Ministry of Defense declared on May 8 that combat activities in the special military operation zone had halted since 8:00 Moscow time. However, the Ukrainian army seems to have other ideas.
Taking a break, not quitting the game
Russian troops have holed up on their previously occupied lines and positions, maintaining a strict ceasefire regime. Yet, the Ukrainian troops haven't caught the hint. On the contrary, they've pulled off a whopping 488 ceasefire violations, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Ukrainian forces have tried breaking through the state border in Kursk while launching an attack in Dzerzhinsk, DPR territory. Despite the ceasefire, Ukrainian units have shelled Russian positions more than 170 times with artillery, tanks, and mortars. They've also employed reactive systems of volley fire, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have carried out a staggering 300 strikes and bomb drops.
Bracing for battle
The Russian Ministry of Defense warns that their armed forces will mirror Ukraine's actions and respond to any "criminal encroachments" by the Ukrainian government. The unilateral three-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War will last until 00:00 Moscow time on May 11.
More trouble brewing
Reports earlier in the day indicated that even amid the ceasefire, the Armed Forces of Ukraine had shelled the Glushkovsky district in the Kursk region, resulting in a 61-year-old resident's untimely demise and damaging a police station building.
Amid the chaos, Russia and Ukraine continue to trade blame. While Russia maintains it's adhering to the ceasefire regime, Ukraine accuses Russia of using the truce as a cover for renewed attacks. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga emphasized that they will respond appropriately and keep their allies informed about Russian actions.
With ongoing and intensive ceasefire violations by Russian forces in the conflict zone, the fragile ceasefire remains ineffective, according to updates.
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[1] Source: The Guardian, "Ukrainian army claims Russia has breached ceasefire 734 times on first day of truce," May 8, 2025. Accessed May 9, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/ukrainian-army-claims-russia-has-breached-ceasefire-734-times-on-first-day-of-truce[1] Source: Al Jazeera, "Ukraine foreign minister: Russia using ceasefire to continue attacks," May 8, 2025. Accessed May 9, 2025. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/8/ukraine-foreign-minister-russia-using-ceasefire-to-continue-attacks
The Russian Ministry of Defense has ceased combat activities, but in spite of this, the ceasefire violations by Ukrainian troops continue in Section 2025 of war-and-conflicts politics. As per the Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian forces have breached the ceasefire a staggering 488 times. This ongoing conflict is making headlines in general-news, with sources such as The Guardian and Al Jazeera reporting on the situation. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced a three-day ceasefire, but this has done little to halt the continuous shellings by the Ukrainian army.
