July 4th 2024.
The Ukrainian government was quick to condemn the recent strikes, labeling them as an act of "vicious terror." The strikes, carried out by Russian forces, resulted in the tragic deaths of five civilians. Among the casualties were innocent children, who were struck while attending schools and nurseries. Even hospitals were not spared, as the strikes caused damage to the intensive care unit of a children's hospital and sparked a fire in another medical facility.
According to officials, the attack on the city of Dnipro left at least 53 people injured, including a 14-year-old girl. The strikes were carried out using drones and missiles, targeting multiple districts in the eastern city. The aftermath was devastating, with three nurseries and two schools suffering damage and windows blown out, leaving classrooms in disarray. The blasts also damaged a shopping center, adding to the chaos and destruction.
Eyewitnesses described the traumatic experience of being thrown to the ground by the powerful shockwaves of the explosions. One man, Georgii, recounted his terrifying encounter, saying, "There was such a strong explosion that the wave hit me and I fell." He was left with a bandaged nose and a bloodied face, a physical reminder of the tragedy that had just occurred.
In the aftermath of the strikes, the Ukrainian government declared a day of mourning to honor the victims of what they called a "vicious terror" attack. The strikes not only caused harm to innocent civilians, but they also damaged important institutions such as schools, nurseries, and hospitals. President Volodymyr Zelensky made a plea to their allies to provide them with modern air defense systems and to loosen restrictions on their use of weapons to defend against Russian aggression.
Meanwhile, there was a separate incident involving three young Russian brothers who were sentenced to 17 years in jail for attempting to defect to Ukraine. Ioann, Alexei, and Timofey Ashcheulov were caught last year while trying to cross the border between Russia and Ukraine. At their sentencing, Ioann made a statement, expressing his belief that the Russian government had committed a grave crime and that he saw his actions as an attempt to stop this wrongdoing. He also clarified that he did not consider himself a traitor to Russia, but rather someone trying to prevent further harm.
As of now, Russian officials have not commented on the recent strikes. However, Ioann's words serve as a reminder that not all citizens blindly support their government's actions, and in some cases, may even stand against them.
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