Ceasefire from September 5 unconfirmed as attacks continue

A ceasefire allegedly declared starting September 5 is not confirmed, as contradictory reports emerge from Ukrainian presidential and military sources, while Russian attacks on Ukraine continue overnight into September 5. Ukraine's Presidential Office denies issuing any orders to halt fighting, stating US officials only discussed a temporary air ceasefire during planned visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. However, US congressional sources claim an agreement exists for September 5-8, and some Ukrainian commanders report receiving ceasefire orders while others deny them. Russia has not given a positive response on observing silence, as active air attacks on Ukrainian cities persist. Ukrainian military sources report an order to maintain a ceasefire from midnight September 5 through September 8, but the exact format of any agreement remains unclear.