The situation 1506 – May 6, 2026

1. Ukraine unilaterally enacted a ceasefire starting at midnight on the night of May 5 to 6 in response to Russia’s unilaterally declared Victory Day ceasefire planned for May 9.
2. The Russian military ignored Ukraine’s unilaterally-declared ceasefire and the Kremlin accused Ukraine of violating the ceasefire despite the fact that Russian forces conducted combat missions after the unilateral Ukrainian ceasefire began in the morning of May 6.
3. Russia decisively ignored the Ukrainian ceasefire and launched a series of drones and missiles that killed at least 21 civilians and injured at least 82.
4. Russian efforts to shield the Russian populace from the effects of rising global oil prices and damages to Russian oil infrastructure are preventing Russia from realizing the full benefits of increased oil and gas revenue.
5. Ukrainian forces advanced in Western Zaporizhia Oblast. Russian forces advanced in Sumy Oblast.

The full update of the Russian offensive 1506 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR.