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Russia Declares Victory Day Ceasefire Amid Massive Drone Interceptions

5/8/2026

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Russia announced a three-day ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations beginning at midnight on May 7 and ending on May 10.
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 50 drones targeting Moscow were intercepted and that he posted Telegram updates from 11 a.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday.
Russia's Defence Ministry reported that 95 Ukrainian drones were downed over a four-hour period ending at midnight in central and southern regions while Russia prepared for Victory Day.

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Russia announced a three-day ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations beginning at midnight on May 7 and ending on May 10.
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 50 drones targeting Moscow were intercepted and that he posted Telegram updates from 11 a.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday.
Russia's Defence Ministry reported that 95 Ukrainian drones were downed over a four-hour period ending at midnight in central and southern regions while Russia prepared for Victory Day.