Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a heated exchange of accusations over ceasefire violations during a truce brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on May 11 that since the ceasefire began at midnight on May 9, there have been a total of 23,802 recorded violations by Ukrainian forces within the designated "special military operation" zone.
In just one day, the Ukrainian military allegedly fired 767 rounds using multiple rocket launch systems, artillery, and mortars in 12 separate incidents targeting Russian positions. Additionally, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed there were 6,905 drone strikes conducted by Ukrainian forces.
The ministry also reported that 18 drones targeted civilian areas in the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, resulting in injuries to two residents.
In response to these attacks, the Russian military stated it struck multiple rocket launch positions, artillery, and mortar sites, as well as command posts and drone launchers.
Conversely, Ukraine accused Russia of continuing its assaults with kamikaze drones at the front lines.
In a speech the previous evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, "The Russian military has not adhered to any ceasefire at the front and has made no effort to do so."
Zelensky noted that while there had been no large-scale drone or missile attacks targeting rear urban areas in the past day, Russian forces launched over 150 attacks at the front lines. He specifically mentioned that nearly 10,000 of these involved kamikaze drone strikes, along with more than 100 artillery shellings.
"All Ukrainian units will respond in kind to Russia," Zelensky declared.
Both sides had agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 to coincide with Russia's Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War II.
U.S.-mediated peace negotiations between the two nations have effectively stalled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. On May 8, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that while he is prepared to play a mediating role regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, he does not want to waste time if no progress is being made.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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