# [24H] Localized Continuation of Strikes in Ukraine Despite Formal Ceasefire Start

*Issued Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-05-09T00:45:05.053Z (3h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-05-10T00:45:05.053Z (21h from now)
**Category**: MILITARY | **Confidence**: 70% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: volatile
**Affected Regions**: Eastern Ukraine, Southern Ukraine, Russian-occupied Donetsk, Southern Russia border areas
**Affected Assets**: Ukrainian sovereign bonds, Russian OFZs, European natural gas futures (TTF), Defense sector equities with Ukraine exposure
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**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Within the next 24 hours, the announced May 9–11 Russia–Ukraine ceasefire will begin but with sporadic violations, especially artillery, drone, and missile launches along contested front lines and in Donetsk. Both sides are likely to avoid highly visible attacks on major cities or symbolic targets (e.g., Moscow Victory Day venues) to preserve political cover for the truce and POW swap. Ukrainian long-range drone operations deep inside Russia (e.g., Kaspiysk-type strikes) are likely to pause or be significantly curtailed to avoid overtly undermining the U.S.-brokered deal.

## Drivers

- Confirmed acceptance of a nationwide ceasefire and large POW swap by both Russia and Ukraine
- Recent Ukrainian deep-strike activity into Kaspiysk and Donetsk immediately before truce
- Historical pattern of ceasefire violations along the line of contact
- Zelensky directive to halt strike plans on Red Square