Russian forces observing ceasefire since May 8

All groupings of the Russian Armed Forces in the special military operation zone continue to observe the ceasefire regime.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense on May 11.

The truce was declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Victory Day. According to the military department’s statement, Russian forces have been observing it since midnight on May 8.

“In accordance with the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, during the celebrations of the 81st anniversary of Victory, from midnight on May 8, all groupings of Russian forces in the special military operation zone continue to strictly observe the ceasefire regime and remain at their previously held lines and positions,” the Russian Ministry of Defense statement reads.

In addition, it was reported that the Russian army did not strike Ukrainian Armed Forces during the ceasefire period.