Overview

• Russian forces launched 170 drones and five ballistic missiles overnight, targeting Odesa, Kharkiv, and other regions, causing significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
• In Odesa, two people were killed and 15 others injured, with residential buildings, a school, and a supermarket among the damaged sites.
• Kharkiv endured multiple drone strikes, leaving 47 injured, including children, and causing fires at homes, medical facilities, and other civilian infrastructure.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated demands for tougher international sanctions and additional air defense systems to counter ongoing aerial assaults.
• Russia’s proposed three-day Victory Day ceasefire from May 8–10 remains overshadowed by continued strikes, as U.S. mediation efforts stall without new peace proposals.