The Russian-installed authorities in Crimea say a Ukrainian attack killed four people overnight, escalating tensions as Kyiv's counter-offensive grinds on. The claims, unverified by independent sources, come after a series of strikes on the peninsula that Ukraine portrays as legitimate military targets. Britain's Foreign Office called for restraint, urging both sides to avoid civilian casualties.
But for the families in occupied Crimea, restraint is a luxury they cannot afford. The Kremlin's grip on the region is tightening, yet every explosion is a reminder that the war is not frozen. The UK's call for restraint rings hollow in a conflict where restraint has long been abandoned by the aggressor.
As the counter-offensive unfolds, the human cost of this war continues to mount, with no end in sight.
