"Craeded on sacred dates": in the General Staff of the Armed Forces warned about the provocations of the Russian Federation for May 9

"Provocations and lies are the primordial weapons of tyrants and aggressors. The whole essence of the war that Russia was unleashed against Ukraine is that we are not them. We are fighting on the battlefield. They bombard maternity hospitals and stations where Civil people gather. Our enemy. is a terrorist state, mowing on sacred dates, "the General Staff noted.

According to the command, Russian "victorious" requires new casualties and crimes in order to incite the population to the side of Russian aggression. Yes, parades are planned in many cities of the Russian Federation, including with the participation of children. It is likely that Russia is preparing provocations against its residents, then accusing Ukraine. "They have repeatedly destroyed their own people for the sake of political purposes.

The Armed Forces operate solely within the framework of international humanitarian law, adhere to the rules and customs of war. Life of people is a key value to us. We do not fight against civilians and, in particular, children," the General Staff emphasized . We will remind, on May 8 the speaker of the Air Force of the Armed Forces Yuri Ignat said that the reflection of the air attack of the Russian Federation on the night of May 8 added confidence to both the military and the Ukrainians.

Defenders are preparing for various scenarios for events on May 9. On May 7, the General Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine also warned about possible provocations of Russia on May 9. According to military intelligence, provocations can be directed not only against the Russians but also against Belarusians to involve the republic into the war against Ukraine.