…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
A Russian air strike on a supermarket in Kherson has killed at least eight people, with a further 13 people killed and 48 wounded in the southern Ukrainian city and surrounding areas on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted images of the attack and blamed Russia for killing civilians.
Ukrainian troops regained control of Kherson last November where Russian troops have retreated back to the Dnipro River.
Moscow has stepped up air strikes in the last weeks as Kyiv prepares for a counteroffensive in which it is expected to try to retake further occupied territory in the Kherson region.
The attack on the supermarket highlights the civilian toll of the conflict in Ukraine.
The use of airstrikes and drones to target populated areas and critical infrastructure is a violation of international humanitarian law.
The increased frequency of Russian attacks suggests a shift in tactics as the Ukrainian army prepares to retake further occupied territory.
The alleged drone attack on the Kremlin raises tensions between Russia and Ukraine and highlights the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
The international community must urge all parties to the conflict to respect international law and to work towards a peaceful resolution.