Russia Bombs 100 Settlements in Ukraine
'Disturbing Escalations' in the Russia-Ukraine War, Experts Say
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November 02, 2023
In a disturbing escalation of the conflict, Russia shelled at least 118 settlements in Ukraine on Wednesday, November 1, marking the highest number of attacks in 24 hours in the past year. The shelling, which targeted 10 regions across Ukraine, resulted in casualties and destruction.
According to Ukraine's Interior Ministry, overnight strikes claimed the lives of two individuals, one in the Kharkiv region and another in the Kherson region. Local officials reported that daytime attacks in the southern city of Nikopol killed a 59-year-old woman and injured four others. Additionally, a strike in Zaporizhzhia resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man.
The violence escalated further when Russia attacked an oil refinery in the industrial city of Kremenchuk. Nearly 100 firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames for hours, but fortunately, no casualties were reported in that specific strike.
Despite Ukraine's counteroffensive efforts, its forces have struggled to make significant advancements on the front lines. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy defended their war strategies in a statement, acknowledging that the expectations of rapid success were unrealistic. He emphasized that some accomplishments had been taken for granted.
Meanwhile, Russia has been bolstering its warfighting capabilities by increasing domestic weapons production and seeking support from foreign allies. South Korean lawmaker Yoo Sang-bum revealed that Seoul intelligence believed North Korea had shipped over a million artillery shells to Russia since early August. This assistance aims to enhance Russia's military capabilities in Ukraine.
In response, Ukraine has turned to its allies for support. Western countries continue to provide billions of dollars in aid and military materials to help Ukraine counter Russian aggression.