Russia Breaks Ceasefire in Under Four Days with Major Strike, Says Zelenskyy

Latest Developments in Ukraine

According to ХВИЛЯ: During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has violated a ceasefire agreement by launching a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The assault, which occurred on February 3rd, took place less than four days after the so-called 'silence regime' began on Friday night. This attack is part of a broader Russian strategy to target civilian infrastructure during the winter months.

The enemy launched 28 cruise missiles and 43 other missiles of various types, which followed a ballistic trajectory. According to available information, only Patriot systems are capable of intercepting such missiles. Zelenskyy remarked that Russia apparently believes a week consists of less than four days instead of seven. He emphasized that the enemy timed the strike for some of the coldest days of winter, when temperatures across much of Ukraine drop below -20 degrees Celsius.

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Zelenskyy further commented that strikes on infrastructure, particularly the energy grid, are aimed at depriving people of heat and creating blackouts. This, he stated, reveals Russia's true attitude toward the situation in Ukraine.

Conflict Escalation

This attack represents a further escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, demonstrating Moscow's willingness to continue hostilities even during declared periods of silence. Zelenskyy's emphasis on the importance of Patriot systems underscores the critical state of Ukraine's air defense, as new missile barrages could severely cripple the country's energy infrastructure, especially amid harsh winter conditions. The ongoing war has seen repeated attacks on power grids, leaving millions vulnerable to the cold.