A top Ukrainian defence adviser warns that the war’s stalemate on the frontlines and rising use of deep strikes by both sides is heightening risks to civilians and critical infrastructure. With neither army gaining a decisive edge, long-range attacks threaten to escalate, particularly as winter approaches. The adviser urged preparations for potential energy shortages in Kyiv, including possible evacuations for vulnerable groups. Concerns over escalation and civilian safety grow as both nations rely on prolonged artillery and missile campaigns.
Serhii Beskrestnov says deadlock on frontline and increasing use of deep strikes is placing civilians and infrastructure at greater riskRussia and Ukraine are locked in an escalating war of long-range strikes with a growing risk to civilians in which neither side can entirely prevail, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s defence technology adviser.Serhii Beskrestnov, widely known by his call sign, Flash, said he was worried about the prospects for Kyiv this winter, and suggested elderly people should be evacuated in case Russian bombing were to knock out the capital’s energy supply. Continue reading...
