Ukraine in ruins after 3 months of conflict seen from above

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 After 3 months of hostilities, Ukraine continued to be severely damaged, while Russia shifted the focus of the fighting to the east of the country with overwhelming firepower.


Ukrainian officials estimate that the conflict has cost the Ukrainian economy at least $600 billion. The images taken from above show that a series of infrastructure, from residential areas to seaports, railways, and industrial centers, have been severely damaged. The economy is almost frozen.


Ukrainian authorities say that the country needs at least 5-6 billion USD per month to rebuild the post-conflict economy. Currently, after Russian forces have withdrawn from Kiev and surrounding areas, reconstruction and restoration of economic and social life has begun in some localities.


Meanwhile, in eastern Ukraine, fighting is entering the "most intense" phase. The leader of the Ukrainian army admitted that Russia is dominating the Eastern front thanks to its overwhelming firepower.


Russia is said to have planned to move deeper into the Donbass region slowly but surely. Russia is stepping up its offensive as it seeks to surround the cities of Severodonetsk, Lyschansk and Rubizhne to control the entire Lugansk province, one of the two provinces of the Donbass.


The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine will certainly achieve all its goals, including the goal of "demilitarizing" a neighboring country, forcing Kiev to commit to allegiance. established and recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in the Donbass, and recognized the Crimean peninsula under Russian sovereignty.


Ukraine is in a more difficult situation after three months of resistance and dependence on Western aid and equipment. After losing control of Mariupol, Ukraine admitted that the military situation in Donbass was "very difficult". However, they still hope to turn the tide next August when Ukrainian units receive more weapons from the West. Kiev also insists there is no territorial compromise in any peace talks with Moscow.


On the contrary, experts say that, if Russia gains complete control of Donbass, it is not ruled out that they will expand their military campaign, bringing forces back to Kharkov, southern regions and even capital Kiev capital of Ukraine.

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