Hellish War in Ukraine: Cities Burning, Casualties Rising, Yet Russia Still Hasn’t Declared War
The war in Ukraine rages on with brutal intensity, and the situation is worse than ever. Russian forces continue their relentless attacks, Ukrainian cities are burning, and the death toll rises day by day. Despite the invasion having lasted nearly three years, Russia still has not officially declared war, a baffling absurdity that defies logic.
Nighttime Drone and Missile Attacks On June 27, Russian air defenses repelled a strong attack by Ukrainian drones in Volzhsky, Volgograd region. Simultaneously, nighttime drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia caused a series of fires and damage to industrial and garage facilities. In Kharkiv, Russian forces attacked the city twice in one day with drones, hitting industrial areas and damaging two cars, but with no casualties reported.
Massive Losses and Civilian Casualties In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a Russian missile strike on the city of Samara killed five people and injured 23, with four in critical condition. Governor Sergei Lysak stated that most of the injured were hospitalized, and a fire broke out after the attack. Just days earlier, on June 24, rockets hit Dnipro, the regional capital, killing at least 21 and injuring many others. The attacks struck civilian infrastructure, a student dormitory, a gymnasium, and a moving train.
Humanitarian Talks and Diplomatic Plans Following the conclusion of humanitarian talks with Russia, Kyiv plans to move on to organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s defense minister.
Russian Military and Frontline Losses Russian forces have seized new territory in the Kharkiv region and launched a group missile attack with “Kinzhal” missiles on a Ukrainian military airfield. The Ukrainian army has suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment across various operational zones, while air defense forces shot down 32 guided bombs and missiles.
Terrorist Attacks on Nuclear Power Plant Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on a group of workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which was condemned as a terrorist act endangering the plant’s safety. Fortunately, the workers were unharmed, but an official vehicle was damaged.
Why Has Russia Not Declared War? Despite the invasion lasting nearly three years and casualties exceeding one million, Russia has not officially declared war on Ukraine. This paradox remains one of the most puzzling aspects of the conflict, further complicating the international legal and political landscape.
Conclusion The war in Ukraine is far from over. Cities burn, people die, and political games continue. As the world watches, Ukrainians fight for their lives and freedom, while Russia continues its aggression without a formal declaration of war. Will this hellish conflict ever end, or will we be forced to witness this tragedy unfold for a long time to come?
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