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Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has warned that intensified Russian strikes are tearing Ukraine’s capital apart, according to the BBC.
Klitschko described the situation facing the city as “very dramatic” as Russia targets critical infrastructure, the broadcaster reported.
The mayor’s warning points to the strain placed on the capital as attacks focus on the infrastructure that underpins daily life for residents.
The BBC reported the mayor’s comments as Russia steps up its strikes on Kyiv, underscoring the pressure the city is under.
Why it matters
Attacks on critical infrastructure in a capital city can disrupt essential services relied upon by civilians. The mayor's stark assessment signals a worsening situation for Kyiv's residents as Russian strikes intensify.
Timeline
- Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
BBC World: Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.