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Russia Ends Truce With Overnight Drone Barrage on Ukraine

The collapse of the short US-brokered truce underscores the fragility of ceasefires without monitoring.

Firefighters work at the site of a kindergarten damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine May 12, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv region/Handout via REUTERS
A firefighter works at the site of a kindergarten damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine May 12, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv region/Handout via REUTERS
An explosion over the city as Ukrainian servicemen hit a Russian drone during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
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Overview

  • Ukrainian officials said Russia launched more than 200 attack drones after the 72-hour ceasefire expired early Tuesday.
  • Ukraine’s air force reported 216 drones launched and 192 downed or neutralised during the overnight assault.
  • Regional authorities said strikes killed one person and injured at least four in Dnipropetrovsk, with damage reported to energy sites, homes, a kindergarten and rail transport in several regions including Kyiv.
  • Russia’s defence ministry said its forces shot down 27 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Voronezh and Rostov regions after the pause ended.
  • The Victory Day pause was announced by US President Donald Trump and saw reduced fire but duelling violation claims, and Kyiv said it sought an extension before the renewed attacks.