Russia marks on Friday the 80th anniversary of the Soviet and allied victory over Nazi Germany, though there are fears that Ukraine may seek to disrupt the most hallowed celebration in the Russian calendar.

Ukrainian forces are reported to have launched a new incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, where Kyiv officials had hoped to gain leverage in peace negotiations. Russian military Telegram channels reported that Ukrainian troops breached the Russian border near the village of Tetkino.

On May 7, air raid alerts became more frequent across Ukraine, and overnight, Russia launched another combined strike. It is worth noting that the Russian army intensified its actions on the eve of the so-called ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin.