Cynical Bombing of Civilians: Russia Confirms Its Terrorist Status

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

It is a bitter truth: for the sane world to see that no agreement with a terrorist state is possible, Ukrainian civilians must die. Before documenting the cynical bombing of civilians against the backdrop of a hypothetical ceasefire, it is worth going back one week and looking at the timeline.

April 29, 2026: A phone call between the Russian dictator and Donald Trump lasted one and a half hours. During it, Putin asked Trump to help establish a “silence regime” on May 9 — arguing it was necessary for the safe conduct of the parade in Moscow.

May 1–3, 2026: Despite ceasefire talks, Russia intensified its attacks. On May 1 alone, Russia launched over 400 strike drones and dropped 255 guided aerial bombs.

May 4, 2026: President Zelensky announced that Ukraine would declare a silence regime from 00:00 on the night of May 5–6, and would respond in kind to any violations. Former HUR¹ chief and current Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov added: “If the announced ceasefire proves mutual, we will continue to observe it. The next move is Russia’s“.

Evening of May 5, 2026: A few hours before the silence regime was due to begin, Russia committed the largest war crime of the year — dropping aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk while simultaneously launching missile strikes on Dnipro and Poltava.

Morning of May 6, 2026: The official portal of the Ministry of Defense reported that by 10:00, 1,820 ceasefire violations had been recorded — shelling, assaults, airstrikes, and drone attacks. Russia effectively broke the ceasefire within minutes of it beginning.

Victims of Russian Missile and Bomb Attacks

According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, the total death toll stands at 27 killed and 120 wounded. As the situation remains dynamic, these figures may change.

Zaporizhzhia

The enemy targeted civilian infrastructure — the bomb strike damaged residential buildings, a car service station, and a car wash. The strike killed 12 people and wounded 39. Four of the injured are in critical condition.

Kramatorsk

In Kramatorsk, Russia used aerial bombs — three 250 kg high-explosive bombs in total. According to Donetsk Oblast Military Administration head Vadym Filashkin, the attack damaged 14 vehicles, 16 apartment buildings, and 2 public facilities. The attack killed 6 people — aged between 42 and 68 — and wounded 13.

Dnipro

In Dnipro, Russia used a ballistic missile. The strike killed 4 people and wounded 16. Four remain in critical condition.

Poltava Oblast

In Poltava Oblast, Russia used cruise missiles and Shaheds. The first missile caused a large fire at a Naftogaz facility — and once firefighters arrived, Russia struck the same location again. Four people were killed and 31 wounded. Four of the injured are in critical condition.

Kharkiv Oblast

In Kharkiv Oblast, Russia used cruise missiles and Shaheds. In Andriyivka, an administrative building, private homes, and a vehicle were damaged. One person was killed and two were wounded.

A Deal With Russia Isn’t Worth the Paper

All available rescue resources are now working at every site — from search dogs to modern robotic equipment. Despite the threat of repeated strikes, bomb disposal experts, dog handlers, medics, psychologists, and investigative teams are on the ground.

The cynical bombing of civilians has, once again, confirmed what everyone already knew. Yet somehow, the world still needs reminding: any deal with Russia isn’t worth the paper it is written on. Sane people cannot comprehend the twisted logic of the Kremlin maniac.

¹HUR (Ukrainian: ГУР, Головне Управління Розвідки, Holovne Upravlinnya Rozvidky) – the military intelligence agency of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.