Russian drones, missiles, and bombs have been relentlessly targeting major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, in nighttime attacks, killing four people and wounding 15. The relentless aerial onslaught has been ongoing almost daily since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago, resulting in thousands of casualties. In addition to the ongoing attacks on cities, the Russian army is also pushing hard against front-line defenses in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine.
The latest attacks on Kharkiv saw a Russian aerial attack strike the city at 3am, killing four people and damaging nearly 20 houses. The attack also hit the landmark Derzhprom building in Kharkiv city center, injuring seven people. Derzhprom is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic example of modernist architecture. The mayor of Kharkiv has urged residents not to ignore air raid warnings, as Russia has concentrated its attacks on the city in recent days.
Russian Bombs Rain Down on Ukrainian Cities (Image via Getty)
Meanwhile, authorities in Kyiv reported that debris from intercepted Russian drones fell on two city districts, injuring six people. Ukraine has not only been targeted by Russia’s attacks but has also used long-range drones to disrupt Russia’s war machine and embarrass the Kremlin by striking targets on Russian soil. One such attack hit a special forces academy in the Russian province of Chechnya, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. This was the first drone attack on Chechnya, which lies about 500 miles east of Ukraine.
The worsening situation on the ground is further compounded by the revelation that North Korea has sent around 10,000 soldiers to help Russia’s military campaign. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to discuss this new threat at a meeting with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Reykjavik. As the conflict continues to escalate, the international community is watching closely to see how these developments will unfold.
