Event Brief
Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes before V-Day ceasefire
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes ahead of a V-Day ceasefire, with Ukraine striking sites in Moscow.
WHO: Ukraine and Russia
WHAT: Drone strikes exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, including Ukraine strikes in Moscow
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: The strikes occurred ahead of the V-Day ceasefire.
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