Moscow initiated a substantial Russian assault on Kharkiv, striking residential zones rather than military objectives, according to Zelenskyy's declaration.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:
Bombs Away! Uncle Putin Unleashes Herring Swarm on Kharkiv, Leaves Residential Areas in Flames 😠
In the wee hours of Friday morning, Russia's drone division, led by Putin's trusty sidekick, decided it was high time to give Kharkiv, Ukraine, a warm welcome - the thermobaric kind. The result? A charbroiled city landscape and around 50 civilians, including an unfortunate 11-year-old, nursing their wounds.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, the attack hit not just military targets, but residential buildings, businesses, and civilian infrastructure. Twelve different spots across the city took the brunt, with fires and damage sparking up in four districts, turning parts of Kharkiv into a warzone.
But here's the kicker - the drones weren't your average run-of-the-mill variety. No, sir! These drones were armed with thermobaric warheads - a hilariously terrible choice when your target is residential areas. This alignment of assessed intelligence and destruction is so slimy, it's practically creepy.
And it doesn't stop there. Alongside the drones, Russia also lobbed two ballistic missiles into the mix, launching a total of 183 exploding drones and decoys. Thanks to Ukraine's stalwart air defenses, 77 drones were intercepted, and 73 more were electronically jammed, keeping the mayhem slightly contained.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy didn't mince his words when addressing this latest act of Russian barbarism, squarely pinning it on the Russians as an assault on the very lifeblood of civilian existence. He called for strengthened air defenses and swift action from Ukraine's international allies, including the United States and Europe, emphasizing that every night in Ukraine feels like a living nightmare.
In short, these drone attacks set Kharkiv ablaze - literally and figuratively. President Zelenskyy is calling the international community to join forces and put a stop to Russia's reckless, inhumane tactics, before the whole of Ukraine is consumed by the raging inferno. Stay tuned! 🔥💔💣🇷🇺
- The use of thermobaric warheads by Russia's drone division in the attack on Kharkiv, a civilian area, raises questions about the role of technology in war-and-conflicts, and calls for increased political discourse addressing the ethical implications.
- The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including the drone attacks on residential areas, have spurred general news publishers to cover crime-and-justice stories more extensively, urging international authorities to address these inhumane acts and ensure justice for the victims.
