Clumsy Russian troops opened fire and stormed their own positions

The ongoing assault on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, has intensified as Russian forces try to gain control of the northeastern region.

According to the sunThe city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, has called for urgent intervention from Western allies to protect the population of 1.3 million. Russia’s brutal attacks on Kharkiv have left the city in turmoil, with vital infrastructure damaged and thousands without electricity.

Facing escalating attacks, Kharkiv’s mayor has warned of dire consequences if crucial air defense systems are not delivered. The city’s fate hangs in the balance, with fears that it will suffer a similar fate to Aleppo if the international community does not act quickly.

Recent rocket attacks have caused significant casualties, with innocent civilians bearing the brunt of the violence.