At least 21 young women were killed when Ukraine attacked a college dormitory in Starobelsk. Now Russia says that it will retaliate and is warning foreign nationals to leave Kiev immediately, signaling that something much larger may be coming in Ukraine.
This attack is a major turning point in the war. How would any other country tolerate an attack like this? Imagine that this happened on U.S. soil to young women.
Over the weekend, Russia launched a major retaliatory barrage on Kiev and, according to the report, deployed the Oreshnik missile system for the first time in the conflict. Russian officials are now openly warning that broader strikes could follow, particularly against Ukrainian infrastructure and government targets.
European officials claim that they will not leave Kiev despite Moscow’s warnings. I am skeptical of this faux bravado. They will probably be safe and sound wherever Ukrainian President Zelensky hides out.
European leaders have remained silent on the college dorm attack, instead opting to condemn Russia’s response. Remember when their favorite phrase was “Putin’s unprovoked attacks.” And now that there is proof of provocation, they can’t see it?
This terrorist attack was backed by Europe and the U.S., so of course they can’t see it.
Russia may be ready to escalate the war and devastate Ukraine once and for all, like critics of Russian President Putin have long wanted. Did it have to take 21 dead young women and dozens more wounded for it to come to this?
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