‘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

‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks

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.