Strikes resume after expiration of pause requested by President Trump, hitting civilian infrastructure and killing multiple minors.
Russian forces have launched a fresh wave of lethal attacks across eastern Ukraine, signaling the definitive end of a “week-long pause” in hostilities. The temporary ceasefire, which had been observed at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump during a severe cold snap, collapsed as drones and bombs targeted residential sectors in Bohodukhiv and Slovyansk.
The renewal of combat operations has resulted in significant civilian casualties. In Bohodukhiv, a drone strike on Tuesday night killed four people, including three toddlers. Simultaneously, ballistic missile activity has surged, with President Volodymyr Zelensky noting a record number of strikes aimed at crippling the region’s energy grid and transport logistics.
Diplomatic Horizon
Despite the escalation, diplomatic efforts remain active. President Zelensky revealed that the United States is pushing for a conclusion to the war by June and has invited delegations from both Kyiv and Moscow to Washington for talks next week.
However, the conflict continues to spill over borders. On Wednesday night, Russian officials reported a massive Ukrainian drone raid on Volzhsky in the Volgograd region. Governor Andrei Bocharov confirmed that the attack damaged an apartment complex and ignited a fire at a local factory.
SOURCES: Office of the President of Ukraine, Donetsk Regional Governor, Volgograd Regional Governor.
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