Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine's air force said it downed 56 Russian drones close to the frontline in the last few hours. On its end, the Russian Defence Ministry said 264 Ukrainian drones had been downed in the early hours of Friday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire
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Fri 09:16 - France 24
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