Russia accused of ‘rapidly growing’ attacks on civilian infrastructure after five killed in Ukraine – Europe live
Russian forces have intensified attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, resulting in multiple casualties in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials describe these actions as a systematic tactic of coercion intended to exhaust the population.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on non-military targets represents a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with humanitarian implications.
The Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad marks a day of mourning today after a Russian attack killed five people yesterday, with two more killed and 79 injured in total in the wider Dnipropetrovsk region.
Firefighters put out a fire following a Russian air attack in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. “This is another crime by Russia against peaceful people. Those who lived, worked, and raised children. Russian attacks bring death and destruction to our cities and villages,” Dnipropetrovsk governor Oleksandr Hanzha said.
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said “Russia is systematically attacking places where it knows people will be spending their time going about their daily lives, seeking to maximise casualties, spread fear, and put pressure on Ukrainian society.”
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