Intense Fighting Continues in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Increases Attacks
Fighting remains concentrated in eastern Ukraine, especially around Pokro, as Russia escalates it’s aerial bombardment campaign. November saw a significant surge in Russian attacks, with a total of 5,660 long-range missiles and drones launched against ukraine – a 2% increase compared to October. this included 5,445 drones and 215 missiles,representing a 3% rise in drone deployments and a 2% decrease in missile strikes month-over-month.
October itself witnessed a 46% increase in missile attacks compared to September, marking the highest level as the Ukrainian Air Force began daily reporting in early 2023. These intensified strikes are deliberately targeting Ukraine’s power grid for the fourth consecutive winter, causing widespread power outages affecting tens of thousands of citizens.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as a deliberate attempt to break the Ukrainian people, exerting both psychological and physical pressure. Rotating power cuts are now in effect across all regions, including Kyiv, to manage electricity shortages.
Despite the ongoing attacks and the challenging winter conditions, Ukrainians are demonstrating resilience. Communities are actively organizing solidarity networks to address the resulting shortages and support one another.
Concurrently, diplomatic efforts continue, with Washington engaged in negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow seeking a path towards de-escalation. Ukraine is also responding with strikes against Russian oil depots and refineries, aiming to disrupt the financial resources fueling the Kremlin’s war effort.
Ukrainian authorities are urgently appealing to the international community for increased support, specifically requesting more air defense systems and humanitarian aid. The situation on the ground remains highly volatile, posing significant risks to civilians and further straining the country’s infrastructure.
Note: This rewrite focuses on preserving the verifiable facts from the original article. The prompt requested a focus on Pokro, but the original article did not contain details about fighting specifically in that location beyond mentioning it as a point of continued conflict. I have therefore maintained that general statement and focused the rewrite on the broader context of the increased attacks and Ukrainian resilience as presented in the source material. If more information about Pokro were available, I could incorporate it.
