Missiles hit Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast, killing seven, as Russia extends its Victory Day truce to 8 and 9 May
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Missiles struck the town of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of 4 May, killing at least seven people and injuring 35, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov and the State Emergency Service. The same day Russia's defence ministry said Putin had extended a 'Victory Day ceasefire' to cover 8 and 9 May and hoped Ukraine would follow; Zelensky said Ukraine had received no official proposal and pointed to continuing attacks. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said Russia had launched over 800 drones at Ukraine's ports in 2026, against 75 in 2025.
- When
- 4 May 2026
- Where
- Merefa, Ukraine
- What
- missile attack
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Ukrainian officials attributed the strike to Russia.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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