The night began with Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and 10 other Russian regions, with Russian air defenses claiming to have destroyed 105 UAVs overnight. The Moscow mayor reported 19 drones intercepted over the capital, with additional attacks continuing throughout the day, causing disruptions at Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports.
Mid-day brought a significant 205-for-205 prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with the Kremlin simultaneously reiterating that Putin's three-day Victory Day truce initiative remains valid despite ongoing hostilities. Russian military claimed to have liberated Lysovka village in Donetsk.
29 foreign leaders are expected at Moscow's May 9 Victory Day parade, though Lithuanian airspace was closed to flights carrying Serbian President Vučić.
Evening headlines pivoted dramatically to India's "Operation Sindur" - missile strikes against Pakistan that reportedly killed two people. Pakistan's prime minister called the attack "an act of war."