On December 30, 2024, on a cold night in the city of Belgorod, the sound of unexpected shells cracked the silence, accompanied by firelight, and it was not only a disaster, but also a prelude to a war that swept the whole of Kharkiv. The wails of the dead and wounded filled the air, plunging the city into endless grief.
That night, which was shrouded in night, the city of Belgorod fell victim to shells. The Ukrainian attack has scorched the city, and more than 20 innocent citizens have lost their lives in the fighting. This scene is heartbreaking, like a black picture that paints the pain of Belgorod.
The Ukrainian government has chosen silence, as if waiting for some kind of fatalistic response. And at the center of this storm, the citizens of Belgorod could not help but wonder, what exactly caused this uncontrollable catastrophe?
On December 31, Kharkiv became the next focus of the war. The Russian Ministry of Defense made a decisive statement, announcing a riback against the city of Kharkiv. Like an arrow of fate, the high-precision missile accurately fired at the former "Kharkiv Palace" hotel building, wiping out all the planners and executors there.
It is alleged that there were 200 foreign mercenaries in the building, who were actually the masterminds who directly planned the Belgorod attack, and their plans even included a terrorist attack on Russian territory. The intelligence is staggering, Ukraine's actions have raised strong questions internationally, and Russia has found moral support for its own counterattack.
The city of Kharkiv, once the pride of Ukraine, has now become a victim of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Russia's strikes are not limited to decision-making centers, but also spread to Selidovo, Kurahovo and other places. Missile strikes against the 59th Motorized Rifle Brigade and the 79th Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have yielded remarkable results.
The Russian army successfully destroyed two "Hippocampus" multiple launch rocket systems, thwarting the Kyiv regime's original attempt to launch an attack on Donetsk during the New Year's holiday. This series of actions demonstrates the firm determination of the Russian military not to allow Ukraine to provoke another war on its borders.
The escalation of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict is not only a regional conflict, but also a focus on the international stage. Countries have expressed their stance and called for calmness and prudence. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss ways to de-escalate the situation and avoid the spread of the conflict.
In this storm of international politics, the contradictions between Ukraine and Russia have become the focus of global attention. And this war is not just a struggle between two countries, but a test of regional and global stability. We can't help but ask, how will the international community work together to let the sunshine of peace penetrate the haze between Ukraine and Russia?
In this bloody Ukrainian-Russian conflict, nothing is more worrying than what happened to innocent citizens. They are caught in the hatred between nations and fall victim to the relentless flames of war. The international community should make concerted efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table and resolve their differences through dialogue.
As observers, we should think calmly and stay away from blind accusations and hatred. Only rational dialogue and compromise can bring lasting peace to the land of war. This conflict is not just a battle between Ukraine and Russia, but a shared responsibility of all humanity for peace.
The grief of the city of Belgorod and the fighting in the city of Kharkiv constitute the bitter prelude to this Ukrainian-Russian conflict. At this turbulent time, we look forward to the international community working together to let the light of peace shine on this suffering land. It is only through reason, understanding and cooperation that we can safeguard the common home of humanity.