Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv that it would attack the city if Ukraine disturbed World War II memorials in Moscow this weekend, as attacks from both sides continued into Thursday.
Russia did not elaborate on its threat, and Ukraine did not immediately respond.
Russia and Ukraine carried out strikes on Thursday, injuring 13 people in the Russian border town of Bryansk and one person in Ukraine’s Dnipro, officials from both sides said.
Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day every year on May 9 with a huge military parade through Red Square.
The country this week announced a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8 and 9 to coincide with the anniversary.
In a letter to foreign embassies and international organizations on Wednesday, Russia warned it would launch a “retaliatory strike” in the Ukrainian capital, “including decision-making centers”, if Ukraine disrupts the celebrations this Saturday.
