Alert from the mayor of Kharkov
Mayor Ihor Terekhov has issued an urgent warning about the future of Kharkiv, saying the city risks suffering the same fate as Aleppo if requested military aid to strengthen its defenses is not approved.
Terekhov has described changes in Russian tactics, highlighting attacks on energy infrastructure and residential areas, which have left residents without power for long periods.
Importance of military aid
The mayor has emphasized the urgency of the $60 billion military aid package, currently stalled in the US Congress, as a critical measure to protect Kharkiv from devastating attacks.
The comparison with Aleppo, the Syrian city bombed during the civil war, underlines the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action by the international community.
Impact of Russian attacks
Recent Russian attacks have left Kharkiv in a precarious situation, with the destruction of power plants and widespread power outages affecting the daily lives of its 1.3 million residents.
The power outage has created chaos in the city, with intermittent operation of the subway and limited availability of electricity in residential areas.
Evolution of the situation in Ukraine
Deterioration on the eastern front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed the worsening situation in the eastern Donetsk region, backing concerns expressed by the army chief about intensifying fighting in that area.
Zelensky recognized the harsh reality on the war front, especially in Donetsk, thanking the commitment of the brigades that defend the areas on the line of contact.
