Ukrainian Long-Range Cruise Missiles Target Russian Arms Plant; Russia Bombs Zaporizhzhya, Kramatorsk
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Ukrainian Long-Range Cruise Missiles Target Russian Arms Plant; Russia Bombs Zaporizhzhya, Kramatorsk
"Russian forces dropped heavy 'glide bombs' on Zaporizhzhya, killing at least nine people and wounding nearly a dozen others, according to officials on May 5."
"Ukraine launched its newest long-range cruise missile at Russia's Chuvashia region, targeting a Russian weapons manufacturer, resulting in at least two deaths and over 30 injuries."
"President Vladimir Putin declared a cease-fire to coincide with the May 9 events, while the Defense Ministry warned Ukraine against attacks during that time."
"Emergency responders in Zaporizhzhya struggled to extinguish fires and treat victims from the bombing, which involved aircraft-dropped glide bombs containing heavy explosives."
Russian forces targeted Zaporizhzhya with glide bombs, resulting in nine deaths and numerous injuries. Ukraine retaliated by launching long-range cruise missiles at Chuvashia, killing two and injuring over thirty. Both nations prepare for commemorative events related to World War II, with Ukraine observing the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism on May 8, while Russia celebrates Victory Day on May 9. President Putin declared a cease-fire for the occasion, but tensions remain high as Ukraine rebuffed the proposal and continued military actions.
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