At least 21 civilians were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson and the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
A 58-hour weekend curfew was imposed in the city, the head of Kherson’s regional military administration, Alexander Prokudin, said on Telegram: “From 20:00 Moscow time on May 5, a curfew will begin in Kherson, [it] will last until 06:00 on May 8.”
Ukraine denied Russia’s claim that it tried to attack the Kremlin overnight.
Russia opened an investigation into “terrorism” after it shot down two alleged drones it said were aimed at President Vladimir Putin’s residence.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would launch its counteroffensive against Russian forces “soon”. The head of Russia’s Wagner Group of mercenaries said there was increased activity along the front line and claimed the counteroffensive had already begun.
Rail deliveries to Russia’s Black Sea port of Taman will be restricted until further notice, Russian Railways said on its website after a fuel depot caught fire near a bridge.
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