When Russians troops withdrew from Ukrainian territory last month, the world breathed a sigh of relief. Images of people emerging from shelters and homes to welcome troops liberating their towns and cities gladdened the heart.
We dared to hope that the retreat marked the beginning of the end of a horrific war caused by the aggression of Vladimir Putin. But sadly the threat had not gone away.
In recent days Russia has targeted at least three cities, including the capital Kyiv. They have embarked in what is considered to the biggest missile strike campaign in weeks.
