"Escalating Conflict: Russia's Targeted Strikes Shake Ukraine's Defenses and Civilians"

Russian attacks on Kharkiv have intensified, causing civilian casualties and severe damage to infrastructure, including power outages and disruptions in water and heating supplies. The attacks aim to drain Ukraine's air defense and demoralize civilians. While Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation dismisses reports of a new Russian offensive, experts remain divided on the possibility, with some suggesting a potential new offensive in Kharkiv in the coming months. President Zelensky has called for more air defense systems, but experts note the challenges in effectively defending the city given its proximity to the Russian border.