Russia rejects ceasefire; strikes kill four in Kamianske, hit Mykolaiv mall

Russia refused a proposed Sept. 5-9 mutual ceasefire, confirmed by overnight combined strikes including a ballistic missile attack on an industrial facility in Kamianske (4 killed) and drone strikes on a Mykolaiv shopping center. Ukraine's General Staff says a unilateral pause would endanger personnel, though it has restricted strikes at operational depth. This marks a continued pattern of Russia rejecting pauses, with civilian infrastructure again targeted.