Reports indicate that at least six individuals were killed and 37 injured in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions due to renewed Russian attacks, including on rescue personnel. Zelenskyy criticized Russia for demanding a ceasefire for propaganda purposes while continuing military operations daily. He proposed a temporary halt to hostilities, potentially commencing overnight. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces targeted Russian military-industrial sites, including a complex in Cheboksary and a refinery in northern Russia. This information was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 5, 2026.