Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight. This major attack comes after Moscow rejected Kyiv's ceasefire earlier in the week. Drones were destroyed in over 20 Russian regions, including Moscow. The attack is Ukraine's second-biggest aerial assault since Russia's invasion over four years ago. It occurred ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Tensions have risen as the celebrations approach, with Russia scaling back its traditional military parade due to security concerns. Authorities blame Ukraine for the heightened security measures.

Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv. Ukrainian officials reported the attacks on Wednesday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine violated its own ceasefire, saying air defenses shot down 53 Ukrainian drones. Moscow had shown no sign of respecting Kyiv's ceasefire, and hopes for a pause in hostilities remain low. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the ceasefire after Russia said it would hold its own later this week. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized Russia's actions, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours Tuesday killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday criticized Moscow for launching the attacks after Russia announced a temporary unilateral ceasefire for later this week. Russia's Defense Ministry declared a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday. But it warned of retaliation if Kyiv disrupts Victory Day festivities. Ukrainian forces have also continued their attacks on Russian areas by targeting oil facilities. Russia said that it destroyed 289 Ukrainian drones overnight across 18 regions. Both sides remain deeply mistrustful of each other which is complicating ceasefire efforts.

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The ceasefire is set for Friday and Saturday. The ministry warns of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukrainian forces disrupt the celebrations. This announcement comes as Ukraine has been launching drone attacks deep inside Russia. The traditional military parade in Moscow will be pared down due to security concerns. Victory Day has been a key pillar of President Vladimir Putin's tenure, showcasing military might and patriotic pride.

Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine's General Staff. This marks the fourth attack on the region's oil infrastructure in just over two weeks. Local officials in Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a blaze, but no casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue to hit Ukraine. On Friday, Russia attacked the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil with over 50 drones, wounding at least 10 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continues to target energy and civilian infrastructure with drone strikes.

Ukraine's defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago. Meanwhile, Ukraine's domestically developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and terminal on the Black Sea for the third time in less than two weeks. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the strikes could "cause serious environmental consequences." Ukraine has developed battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia's bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.

Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children. Officials said Monday that the drones hit residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. A Russian official said that a Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in the Russia-occupied part of Ukraine's Kherson region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has fired approximately 1,900 attack drones and other weapons at Ukraine over the past week. Ukraine intercepts more than 90% of the drones but needs more American-made Patriot air defense missiles. Ukraine for its part has been targeting Russian oil infrastructure with long-range drones and missiles.

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the announcement Tuesday, warning that Russia might target the infrastructure again. Repairs to the Druzhba pipeline delayed approval of a major EU loan intended to support Ukraine's military and economic needs. Zelenskyy said the repairs were linked to freeing funds blocked by Hungary and Slovakia. Russian oil supplies to these countries have been halted for two months after alleged Russian drone attacks damaged the pipeline. Zelenskyy expressed reluctance to allow Russian oil to continue transiting through Ukraine. EU officials are now cautiously optimistic that the loan deal could be approved soon, ending months of political deadlock.

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Officials say the assault killed at least 16 people and injured over 100. The attack, which stretched from daytime into the night, is the largest in almost two weeks. The Russian Defense Ministry claims it was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been seeking more air defense systems from allies. Ukraine's air force reports that air defenses shot down or disabled most of the incoming targets.