Russian Glide Bomb Attacks Kill 22 Across Ukraine Ahead of Ceasefire
Russian drone and missile strikes, including powerful glide bomb attacks on Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv, killed at least 22 civilians and wounded over 80 on May 5. In Merefa, an Iskander missile strike destroyed shops and vehicles, killing seven. The attacks occurred hours before a proposed Ukrainian ceasefire. President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as "utter cynicism" given Moscow's announcement of a Victory Day truce scheduled to begin on May 8.
Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 22
Displaced: 1,200
Source: PBS NewsHour