Sources confirm that a strike on a market in Luhansk has sent shockwaves through the Kremlin. The attack, which killed at least 20 civilians according to Russian state media, was immediately blamed on Ukrainian forces. Moscow’s foreign ministry issued a statement within hours, calling it a “barbaric act of terrorism” and vowing revenge.
But here is what the official narrative fails to mention. Uncovered documents and satellite imagery suggest the strike may have originated from a location under Russian control. The timing is convenient: it comes as Western allies debate new arms packages for Kyiv.
The Kremlin’s pledge of retaliation is not just rhetoric. Military analysts confirm that Russian artillery units near the front lines have been put on heightened alert. The question is whether this incident will be used to justify a broader escalation.
International monitors have called for an independent investigation, but in a war zone where both sides trade accusations, the truth is often the first casualty. One thing is certain: this strike changes the calculus. Every hour that passes without a ceasefire brings us closer to a wider conflict.
