Ukraine war briefing: Two dead and 32 injured as drone attack hits Russia

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5 May 2026 • 11:23 PM MYT
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Ukraine war briefing: Two dead and 32 injured as drone attack hits Russia

  • Two people were killed and 32 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Chuvashia region, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Tuesday, citing the regional governor.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's "utter cynicism" for proposing a two-day ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations while simultaneously launching attacks that killed five people in Ukraine.
  • Russian strikes on gas production facilities killed three Naftogaz employees and two emergency service members, leading Zelensky to offer an open-ended ceasefire from Wednesday, responding in kind to Russia's actions.
  • Britain imposed 35 new sanctions targeting Russian networks accused of trafficking vulnerable people from Africa and the Middle East to serve on the front lines in Ukraine.
  • A leaked European intelligence report suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin is concerned about his personal safety and spends most of his time in underground bunkers.

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