The assault follows a night of extensive drone strikes by Russia, reportedly involving over 200 drones targeting various Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and Kherson. The recent ceasefire, which had been in effect since Saturday, expired on Tuesday, leading to a resurgence of hostilities along the front lines, despite a temporary reduction in airstrikes during the truce. This information was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 12, 2026.