Russia and Ukraine exchange drone strikes, internet partly cut in Moscow before commemorations – Liberation
Two days before The great parade of May 9 in Moscowthe tension still rises from a notch between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin said this Wednesday, May 7 at midday, that « All the necessary measures are taken by the special services and our soldiers so that the celebration of the great victory takes place in a calm, stable and peaceful climate ». The Russian presidency spokesperson Dmitri Peskov, said during his daily briefing the establishment of « Restrictions in the operation of the mobile internet » with a view to « Take into account our dangerous neighborhood », A clear reference to Ukraine.
The two belligerents exchanged burst of drone strikes in the night. In the early hours of the day on Wednesday, the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobianine, reported nine devices slaughtered while they were flying towards the city. These attacks have trained The twice closed the international airport of Chérémétiévo. At least 350 flights have been canceled or delayed in the country, the association of Russian tour operators announced at the end of the morning.
In Kyiv, debris of machine shot down by the Ukrainian defense fell on a five -story building, causing a fire that killed two inhabitants, announced the mayor Vitali Klitschko. Eight people, including four children, were injured and three were hospitalized. The city of Zaporijjia (South) was also attacked by 13 Russian drones overnight, according to the police who reported four injured.
In response, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed « Considerably increased pressure and more severe sanctions » on Russia,, Who are the « alone » means for « Pave the way for diplomacy », According to him.
These discussions of drone strikes intervene at the day before the commemorations of victory over Nazi Germany, to which nearly thirty foreign leaders must go. The big parade of May 9 in Moscow must be an opportunity for Vladimir Putin to stage his diplomatic relations and his military power, in particular with Chinese Xi Jinping.
But Volodymyr Zelensky has already warned that Kyiv could not guarantee « Security » Managers present at Moscow Ceremonies. “We don’t know what Russia will do. It could take different measures, such as fires, explosions, and then accuse us ”advanced the Ukrainian president.
A three-day ceasefire unilaterally ordered by the Kremlin must also come into force this Wednesday evening. Vladimir Putin’s maneuver was however rejected by Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky denouncing a « Attempted manipulation » and claimed that he does not « Didn’t believe » that Russia would respect this truce.
After more than three years of a Russian offensive that led to the death of tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers, Kyiv called for an unconditional ceasefire of 30 days before negotiations with Russia-a proposal supported by US President Donald Trump but which was previously rejected by Vladimir Putin.
It is in this context that the former President of the United States, Joe Biden, spoke in a first interview since he left the White House on January 20 – He has already spoke in public in mid-April. In a BBC interview Released this Wednesday morning, the Democrat sentenced Donald Trump’s policy of pressures exerted on Ukraine, accusing his successor as« Salle of modern times » with Russia. A reference to the conciliatory attitude of certain European powers against Nazi Germany in the late 1930s.
