Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of having crossed a new threshold in the conflict, after a large-scale attack carried out in broad daylight that left at least two dead.
This strike, which notably targeted the Kharkiv region, marks a significant tactical shift for Russian forces. Since the beginning of the war, large-scale attacks were generally carried out at night, but Moscow is now intensifying its daytime operations in an attempt to circumvent Ukrainian air defenses.
Local authorities reported that several areas were hit, causing destruction and loss of life. The mayor of Kharkiv described the shelling as the heaviest recorded since the beginning of the year.
Volodymyr Zelensky denounced an "Easter escalation," highlighting the symbolic and worrying nature of these strikes as religious holidays approach.
In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up its attacks combining drones and missiles, reaching unprecedented levels in terms of volume. A recent strike reportedly involved hundreds of projectiles, illustrating the intensification of the conflict.
Faced with this development, Ukrainian authorities fear a new phase of the war, marked by increased pressure on infrastructure and civilian populations.
This escalation of attacks underlines the persistent difficulties in containing the conflict, while the prospects for de-escalation remain uncertain.
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