What did Ukraine target in its overnight drone strikes on Russia, and how far did they reach?

Ukraine conducted heavy overnight drone attacks targeting key energy infrastructure across southern Russia to the Urals—some 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles) from the border—including an oil refinery in Yaroslavl over 700 kilometers from the border. The strikes also hit an administrative building at the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, temporarily halting operations at 13 airports in southern Russia.

How did Ukraine respond to Russia’s declared ceasefire ahead of the May 9 Victory Day parade, and what did President Zelenskiy say about it?

Ukraine launched drone strikes overnight despite Russia’s self-declared ceasefire that was supposed to run until the end of May 9, with Ukrainian forces hitting targets from southern Russia to the Urals. President Zelenskiy stated that ‘on the Russian side, there was not even a token attempt to cease fire,’ citing over 140 Russian strikes on Ukrainian frontline positions and 10 assault attempts during the same period, and affirmed Ukraine would continue responding ‘in kind while defending itself.’

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