- Ukraine launched its fourth attack in two weeks on the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Black Sea port, causing a fire but no injuries.
- Strikes on Tuapse have led to an environmental emergency, with residents reporting "apocalyptic conditions" and oil contaminating the air, soil, and Black Sea.
- Meanwhile, Russian drones struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, injuring at least 20 people and damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten.
- Russia announced a temporary ceasefire around Victory Day on 9 May, stating it would proceed regardless of Ukraine's response.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russia's ceasefire proposal, advocating for a longer-term truce instead of a brief pause for a Moscow parade.
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