Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Ends With Fresh Attacks

A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ended suddenly on May 12 2026. This happened when Russia and Ukraine started fighting with drones and missiles. There was a three-day period where Russia and Ukraine did not fight much from May 9 to May 11. This was because other countries helped them agree to stop fighting for a while. The United States supported this effort.. When the ceasefire was over Russia and Ukraine started fighting again.

Ukrainian officials said that Russia sent than 200 drones to attack many places, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kherson and Mykolaiv. The air defense systems in Ukraine turned on. People heard explosions and sirens at night. Some buildings were. One person died. Some other people were hurt.

Ukraine said that its air defense systems stopped most of the drones that Russia sent. This prevented more damage.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said that Russia did this on purpose. He said that Ukraine wanted to extend the ceasefire. Russia said no and started fighting again.

Russia said that Ukraine did not follow the ceasefire rules. Russia said that Ukraine sent drones to attack Russia near Moscow. Russia said it still wants to talk and make peace. Ukraine is not cooperating.

A man named Dmitry Peskov, who speaks for the Kremlin said that some progress was made when the United States helped Russia and Ukraine talk.. He said that there are still many things that Russia and Ukraine do not agree on.

The ceasefire happened when Russia was celebrating a holiday called Victory Day. This holiday is to remember when the Soviet Union won World War II.

Some people who study these things said that the ceasefire was like a symbol than a real plan to stop fighting. They said that Russia and Ukraine were still fighting a bit even during the ceasefire.

These people also said that Russia and Ukraine do not want to give up any of the land they control. This makes it hard to make a lasting peace.

The leaders of Europe were worried when the fighting started again. They talked about giving Ukraine help and punishing Russia. The European Union also said it would punish some officials. These officials are accused of taking children away from their parents during the war.

Russia and Ukraine have been fighting for a time. They have tried to stop fighting times but it never lasts. The fact that the ceasefire ended shows that Russia and Ukraine do not trust each other. It also shows how hard it is for other countries to help them make peace. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is one of the wars, in the world right now.