‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge
TL;DR
- Kyiv is facing intensified Russian attacks, disrupting daily life and causing fear among residents.
- Infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and bridges have been targeted, along with energy facilities.
- There is a shortage of Patriot interceptors and a new generation of faster Russian drones makes defense difficult.
- The situation is described as dramatic, with officials stating that it's no longer possible to pretend life is like peacetime.
- The attacks suggest a shift in Russian tactics, aiming to paralyze movement and create a humanitarian crisis.
- Western diplomats are considering contingency plans to relocate embassies if foreign missions become targets.