Russia is raising the stakes of terror and shifting strikes to rear cities — Kovalenko

Russia continues to wage war through terror and intimidation of the civilian population, and Russian attacks may spread to Ukraine's rear cities. This was reported by Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, according to UNN.

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Kryvyi Rih is something that can happen practically in any corner of our country now, because Russia is constantly raising the level of terror. Previously, this occurred in frontline and near-frontline cities, and such enemy actions were perceived as a reality of war. But the kill zone is expanding, reaching at least 30 kilometers, while rocket-powered drones fly hundreds of kilometers, as does ballistic weaponry. And what can be expected from the Russians, who killed their own people with their own hands at Nord-Ost in the early 2000s and, quite recently, at Crocus

He also noted that Russia uses the intimidation of civilians as part of its warfare.

We quite often think that certain rules of war apply. But not with the Russians. They are waging a demographic war, part of which is the goal of intimidating and destroying civilians

Andrii Kovalenko also called on residents of rear cities and local authorities to reconsider their attitude toward security following the strike on Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized that similar attacks could be repeated.

However, people in rear cities now need to understand that terror and intimidation will be directed specifically at them, and strikes such as the one on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih may occur. Local authorities and residents need to reconsider their attitude toward security; their lives may depend on it. And most importantly, both officials and residents need to draw this line in their own minds. This stage will end; after escalation, another period always follows in all wars

We remind you

In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, a day of mourning was declared on August 23 for those killed as a result of the Russian attack on a shopping center on August 21. At that time, 16 people were killed, and another 9 are considered missing.