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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
Key takeaways
- The Russian defence ministry reported more than 1,000 violations in the conflict zone, while Moscow's mayor said the city had been targeted by drones since the ceasefire began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT Thursday).
- Ukraine also said Russia had continued to strike its positions since that time.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for 8-9 May ahead of Victory Day celebrations on Saturday.
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Robert Greenall BBC News Reuters Russians have been told to expect internet outages during the holiday celebrations Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
The Russian defence ministry reported more than 1,000 violations in the conflict zone, while Moscow's mayor said the city had been targeted by drones since the ceasefire began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT Thursday).
Ukraine also said Russia had continued to strike its positions since that time.
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