Russian offensives from May 1 to 5 injured more than 500 people across the country, according to monitoring mission
Russian attacks killed at least 70 civilians and injured more than 500 in Ukraine from May 1 to May 5. The information was on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) by HRMMU (United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine).
On Sunday alone (May 5), 28 people died and 194 were injured. The offensives took place on the eve of unilateral proposed by the Ukrainian president (Servant of the People, center). Ukraine Russia from violating the truce.
In the HRMMU note, the head of the mission, Danielle Bell, stated that “Many of the civilians killed and injured were carrying out ordinary civilian activities, going to work, working, shopping, walking or responding to previous attacks”.
Vladimir Putin’s Russia (independent) announced a ceasefire for May 8th and 9th. The dates coincide with the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. A military parade is scheduled to take place on Red Square in Moscow.
The war between Russia and Ukraine 4 years on February 24th. It is the longest conflict on the European continent since World War II (1939-1945), with a devastating impact on civilians, military personnel and infrastructure.
