Russia’s “truce” starts, but air strikes continue, reports Ukraine

The Russian state propaganda agency TASS reported at midnight that Russia had allegedly begun a so-called truce, previously proposed by Vladimir Putin. 

It is supposed to last from May 8 until midnight on May 11, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the World War II victory celebrations.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia last showed activity on May 7 at 11:01 p.m., when tactical aircraft launched guided bombs in the Sumy region.

At 2:39 a.m. on May 8, the Air Force reported renewed Russian tactical aircraft activity in Ukraine's northeast, followed by more guided bomb strikes on Sumy.

Around 7 a.m., another wave of guided bombs was launched in the same region.

By 8:33 a.m., Ukrainian forces reported spotting a Russian missile flying west over northern Sumy.

• Russian leader Vladimir Putin has announced a "truce" during the days marking the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. Ukraine's Foreign Minister responded.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a three-day truce from May 7 to 9 a theatrical performance, insisting instead on a 30-day ceasefire in line with the strategy proposed by the United States.
• On May 7, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's proposal to suspend the strikes for at least 30 days remained in force.