Russia is escalating its offensive on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, sparking fears of a broader assault on the northeastern region. Amidst ongoing airstrikes, Russian forces have targeted a TV tower, disrupting television signals in the area. Ukrainian officials believe Moscow aims to create a demilitarized zone along the front lines, potentially making Kharkiv uninhabitable.
President Biden has assured Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy that the US will provide air defense weaponry, long-range and artillery capabilities once the Senate approves a $95 billion national security aid package. The package, which has been delayed for months due to Republican opposition, includes aid for other allies and is expected to be voted on this week by the Senate. Ukraine has been calling for new firepower as Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure intensify, particularly in Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city. Experts warn that Russia’s air defense advantage in Kharkiv could be part of a strategy to prepare for a summer offensive to seize the city.
A towering TV antenna in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was severely damaged on April 22 in an apparent Russian strike, leaving a gaping hole in the city’s skyline. The strike, which was reported by Ukrainian officials and witnessed by an AFP journalist, sent plumes of smoke billowing from the structure. Photos and videos captured the moment the top of the tower snapped off in a cloud of debris.
A Ukrainian TV tower in Kharkiv collapsed after a strike by Russian forces, causing widespread communications outages in the city. The shocking footage posted on social media shows the moment the tower crumbled, sending debris flying into the air.
