While Russia talks about 9 May ceasefire, its guided bombs just killed 12 people in Zaporizhzhia

There was no military infrastructure at the targets. The impact zones were businesses and homes.
A Ukrainian rescuer holds a woman injured in a Russian aerial strike in Zaporizhzhia. Source: Zaporizhzia Regional Military Administration
A Ukrainian rescuer holds a woman injured in a Russian aerial strike in Zaporizhzhia. Source: Zaporizhzia Regional Military Administration
While Russia talks about 9 May ceasefire, its guided bombs just killed 12 people in Zaporizhzhia

Russia airstrike killed at least 12 people in Zaporizhzhia, according to Head of the Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov. The strike hit the city following statements from Russia about the need for a “ceasefire” for 9 May.

More than 70% of Zaporizhzhia Oblast is under Russian occupation. However, the region's main city, Zaporizhzhia, remains under Ukrainian control. 

Rescuers have already extinguished all fire hotspots, but emergency recovery operations at the strike sites are still ongoing. All emergency services have been deployed to deal with the aftermath.

Zaporizhzhia hit by guided bombs despite “ceasefire” and claims of calm

The Ukrainian State Emergency Service reports that the attack set fire to a vehicle maintenance station with more than 10 cars inside, as well as pallets on the premises of a private enterprise.

Meanwhile, Fedorov states that Russian forces attacked the city using guided aerial bombs (KABs). Damage was reported to a service station, a car wash, and residential buildings.

The strike on Zaporizhzhia is another attack on civilian facilities with no military infrastructure present. The destruction affected businesses and residential areas, complicating rescue operations and increasing risks for civilians.

After “ceasefire” claims, Zaporizhzhia came under new Russian airstrike

The attack occurred amid public statements from the Russian side about a supposed need for a temporary ceasefire until 9 May. However, the Russian army's actual actions contradict the willingness to end hostilities, as evidenced by the consequences of the strike on Zaporizhzhia.

On 9 May, Russia celebrates "Victory Day", a central state holiday, promoting a narrative about Russia’s exclusive role in defeating Nazism.

After Russia unilaterally announced a ceasefire for 8–9 May, Ukraine declared its own silence regime starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6. 

Earlier, Moscow threatened Ukraine with “retaliatory strikes” if Ukrainian drones appeared over the 9 May parade in Moscow. At the same time, Russia continues daily attacks on civilian areas and frontline positions. 

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