In a devastating turn of events, Ukraine has been struck by the largest Russian air assault since the invasion began almost two years ago. The assault has left at least 26 people dead and over 100 injured, with these numbers expected to rise as more reports of casualties come in. The relentless Russian offensive has targeted critical infrastructure across the country, aiming to cripple Ukraine and force it into negotiations.
The attacks have been widespread, hitting cities such as Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Kyiv, Zaporizhia, Odessa, and Lviv, illustrating the scope of this Russian assault. Russian forces have predominantly targeted civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, power stations, and even a maternity ward and shopping mall in Dnipro. This deliberate targeting of civilian structures is reminiscent of previous Russian tactics and serves to intensify the suffering of the Ukrainian people, especially during the harsh winter months.
