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Putin Orders 72-Hour Pause in Kyiv Strikes Amid Intensified Aerial Attacks
The Russian President's directive for a three-day halt in assaults on the Ukrainian capital comes as both sides report escalated aerial conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an order for a three-day cessation of strikes against Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The directive mandates a 72-hour pause in military actions targeting the city, with the ceasefire scheduled to begin at midnight on Saturday.
The announcement was confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who conveyed the information to Russia’s Tass news agency. This development emerges amidst a backdrop of intensified aerial confrontations, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces reporting continued exchanges of attacks in recent days.
The temporary halt in operations against Kyiv marks a significant, albeit short-term, shift in the ongoing conflict. The move comes as international observers continue to monitor the escalating situation, particularly the increasing frequency of aerial assaults reported by both combatants.
While the specific motivations behind the three-day pause were not immediately detailed, the order from President Putin underscores a notable, if brief, de-escalation in the direct targeting of the Ukrainian capital. The period of calm is expected to provide a temporary reprieve for residents of Kyiv, who have endured persistent aerial threats.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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