Ukraine Faces Mortal Danger as Air Attacks Soar to Nearly 100 in a Single Day

On Saturday, Ukraine reported that Russia had carried out almost 100 air attacks within a day. The country's first lady also issued a warning that Ukraine was at risk without military assistance from the West. A social media post from the Ukrainian General Staff stated that the enemy had launched a total of 28 missiles and 27 airstrikes, with 59 rounds fired from multiple launch rocket systems targeting Ukrainian military positions and civilian areas.

Eastern regions such as Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk have been the focus of multiple strikes, where some of the most intense fighting has occurred. This comes after Ukrainian authorities announced the interception of cruise missiles for the first time in nearly 80 days. Western intelligence assessments suggest that Russia is likely to increase its bombardment of civilian infrastructure during the winter.

At least one person was injured as a result of overnight shelling in Kharviv, one of the multiple regions in the east targeted, on Friday, the State Emergency Service said.

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According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the regions military administration, Russian forces have attacked Ukraines Kherson region 62 times, using mortars, artillery, Grad, tanks, UAVs and aircraft and firing more than 300 shells.

Emergency service personnel are seen inspecting the aftermath of an overnight shelling in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine on 08 December 2023, amidst the Russian invasion, in this photo taken by SERGEY KOZLOV/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (14248942b). The State Emergency Service reported at least one person was injured in the attack. The ongoing conflict, which began when Russian troops entered Ukraine in February 2022, has resulted in widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis.

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Russia launches cruise missile barrage on Ukraine after long pause

Russian forces dropped an explosive from a drone in the city of Beryslav, killing one civilian and injuring another with shrapnel, according to local authorities. In addition, a 47-year-old woman in Kherson was injured during an attack on Friday night, which also caused damage to critical infrastructure and residential buildings. She is currently receiving medical treatment.

The Prosecutors Office in the Kherson region said a pre-trial investigation has been launched "over violations of the laws and customs of war."

We really need the help

Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, expressed the urgent need for assistance as the most recent Russian attacks occurred following the US Senate Republicans' obstruction of foreign aid. "We are in dire need of help," Zelenska emphasized. "In plain terms, we cannot afford to grow weary of this situation, as doing so could result in our demise."

Fighting in Ukraine remains intense despite little movement along the frontlines.

Russia has been pressing hard to capture the eastern city of Avdiivka, where soldiers have described grinding trench warfare.

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska warned Saturday that Ukrainians are in "mortal danger" if the world gets tired of the situation in her country.

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While visiting Washington, DC on Thursday, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron emphasized the United States' crucial role as the "lynchpin" of the Western coalition supporting Ukraine's battle against Russia. He urged US lawmakers to bolster Ukraine's morale by passing an aid package for Kyiv, stating that allowing Putin to claim victory in Ukraine would be the worst outcome.