This morning, Kyiv was shaken by heavy explosions as the city faced Russian ballistic missile attacks. This assault occurred just two days before the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine, prompting air raid sirens across the capital and urging residents to seek shelter. The ongoing war conditions are exacerbated by severe cold in the region, with temperatures falling below minus ten degrees Celsius, adding to the challenges faced by civilians amidst the conflict.

In a separate incident in Lviv, a western Ukrainian city, the mayor reported that a police officer was killed and at least 14 others were injured in explosions classified as a 'terrorist act'. This attack highlights the extensive reach of the conflict beyond the immediate front lines, indicating that cities away from direct confrontations are also vulnerable to violence as intentions to disrupt public safety grow throughout the nation.

Additionally, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that the "Oryu" biscuit factory owned by the American company Mondelēz was subjected to a Russian missile strike for the second time since the war began. The continuous attacks not only disrupt daily life but also pose threats to food supply and economic stability, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine as international diplomatic efforts emerge to seek resolutions amidst ongoing hostilities.