Russian drone attacks on Kyiv overnight injured 11 civilians and damaged buildings across three districts, continuing the pattern of aerial assaults seen in previous days. Ukrainian forces achieved a historic military breakthrough with naval drones successfully destroying two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, marking the world's first naval drone strike against aircraft. Intelligence chief Budanov confirmed the Magura drone was modified to carry US-supplied missiles, with the crew not surviving.

President Zelensky arrived in the Czech Republic, announcing plans for a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school and expecting 1.8 million additional artillery shells through Czech procurement initiatives. He firmly rejected Russia's proposed May 9 ceasefire, calling it "cynicism of the highest level" while warning of potential Russian provocations on Victory Day. US media reported Ukraine would receive a modernized Patriot air defense system previously stationed in Israel, reflecting continued Western support.