As you know, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its fourth week. So far, Russia has not occupied Kiev or overthrown the Ukrainian government, but the bombing of some Ukrainian cities continues.
According to USA Today, some Western defense experts warn that Russia's bombing of some Ukrainian cities could indicate that Russia is turning to a brutal and deliberate strategy.
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On Friday, March 18, Russia stepped up its attacks, saying it used its first hypersonic missile to destroy a large underground arsenal of missiles and aviation ammunition in a village in Ukraine.
In addition, missiles and shelling hit the fringes of Kiev, as was an aircraft maintenance facility on the outskirts of the western city of Lviv. Ukrainians have entered hospitals, schools and some large buildings for personal safety, however, in several parts of Ukraine, these buildings have also been attacked.
Screenshot of a video produced by ABC News
In such a case, the Director of The Uk's Defence Intelligence Described it as a new "strategy of attrition". According to reports, Lieutenant General Jim Hocken hull (Lt. Jim Hockenhull said on Friday that Russia appeared to be turning to "reckless and indiscriminate use of firepower" (a strategy that would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis without capturing major cities).
The report also noted that in a report released this week, the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based foreign policy think tank, made a similar assessment. The think tank warned that the military appeared to be adapting to a long campaign "aimed at suffocating Ukraine to death" as Russia's "lightning offensive aimed at capturing the capital" had failed.
The 109 strollers on The Municipal Square in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, represent the 109 children who have passed away
According to the analysis, the strategy may involve attacking civilian areas, destroying cities and cutting off supplies, which could lead to famine. The think tank compares this possible strategy to the "man-made famine" orchestrated by the Kremlin in the 1930s that killed millions of Ukrainians. It was a deliberate attempt by the Soviet Union at the time to "subjugate the Ukrainian nation."
epilogue
Knowing very little about Ukraine's history, it was the first time I had seen such a statement as "the Great Famine in Ukraine." Just checked it on the Internet, and there are really relevant encyclopedia entries. Interested readers, you can check it yourself.
Coincidentally. The headline on ABC News' live reporting webpage was also the same news. However, it is slightly different.
The British Ministry of Defence said on Saturday, March 19 that the invading forces had turned to a "strategy of attrition" as Russian efforts to seize Ukrainian territory were slowed by resistance from Ukrainians.
The British Defence Ministry tweeted: "This could involve the indiscriminate use of firepower, leading to increased civilian casualties, damage to Ukraine's infrastructure and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis." "
However, the tweetS I saw in this story didn't show up properly, and I only saw what it looked like in the screenshot below. However, it is still possible to see information-based updates on the situation in Ukraine.
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If the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine really worsens further, I wonder how the international community will respond. Of course, I don't think the situation will be worse than to see the tragedy of the 1930s happen again! After all, no one knew at the time! What do you say? (End)