This is not a coincidence: a military observer explained why the strike on Okhmatdyt was a NATO signal

This is not a coincidence: a military observer explained why the attack on Okhmatdyt was a NATO signal Natalya Belzetskaya

On the morning of July 8, Russia carried out another terrorist attack, sending missiles at a children's hospital in Kyiv. In the West, such cynical shelling was explained by the fact that Vladimir Putin said “hello” to the NATO summit, which began in Washington on July 9.

The Kremlin is trying demonstrate the irreversibility of what it does. This opinion 24 Channel was expressed by military observer from Israel David Sharp, noting that this confirms Russia’s behavior on the battlefield and at the diplomatic level.

What does the shelling of Russia testify to

We should not forget that on July 8 it was not only Kyiv, and a number of other cities in Ukraine. Each of them has victims. Similar attacks have already occurred before, moreover, without any connection with the convening of the NATO summit.

They are part of the Russian strategy of intimidation, harm, and creating unbearable conditions for people. But the massive attack on Kyiv occurred after a fairly long break, just in broad daylight and on the eve of the summit. Therefore, it is difficult to say that there is no connection between these events.

I don’t think it was a coincidence. This was a message for those who will gather to help Ukraine. A reminder that the Russians have not changed their approaches and are ready to take even more terrible steps, emphasized David Sharp.

However, a deliberate attack on a hospital could have the opposite effect for the occupiers. In addition to angering Ukrainians even more, it will lead to an even worse tarnish of Russia's image and increased support for Ukraine. Even from those countries where this has not happened before.