Live: Russia launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead of May 9 Victory Day holiday Russia launched a large-scale wave of strikes on Kyiv and across Ukraine, officials said early Monday, as Moscow prepares for its annual Victory Day holiday marking the anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany. As many as 16 missile strikes had targeted the cities of Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces said. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
