Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine at a time being described as the deadliest summer for Ukrainian civilians since the start of the conflict, in February 2022.
CNN Portugal commentator Helena Ferro de Gouveia considers this a decisive moment in the war, with a significant escalation of violence against the civilian population.
The analyst also warned of the possibility of a Russian ground offensive against Kyiv, which would represent a new phase of escalation in the conflict.
This summer period has been marked by a substantial increase in attacks that have mainly affected civilians, making it the deadliest since the start of the Russian invasion more than two years ago.
