In a disturbing escalation of hostilities, Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine’s largest cities over the weekend. On Sunday, missile fragments struck a residential building in a suburban area of Kyiv, causing a fire and damaging several balconies in a 14-storey apartment complex.
Emergency services reported that five residents were treated for stress, and ten were evacuated following the incident.
Simultaneously, in Kharkiv, a guided bomb struck near a depot, resulting in the tragic death of a delivery driver and injuring nine others, including an infant. Pictures from the scene depicted severe damage to the depot and surrounding trucks.
These assaults mark a continuation of Russia’s aggressive military campaign in Ukraine, now well into its 28th month. While Kyiv has seen less frequent attacks compared to other cities, recent incidents underscore the ongoing threat faced by civilians across the country.
The intensity of attacks on Kharkiv, a city that has steadfastly resisted Russian advances since the invasion began, has fluctuated, with recent weeks seeing reduced but still significant military activity.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, revealing that over 800 guided bombs had been used against Ukrainian targets just in the past week alone.
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Zelenskyy appealed urgently for enhanced international support, particularly in effectively providing advanced weapons systems to counter Russian airstrikes. He emphasized that such assistance would bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities and bring closer the prospect of a just resolution to the conflict.
As tensions persist and casualties mount, the international community remains closely attuned to developments in Ukraine, with calls for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis growing louder amid the continuing violence.
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