Repeated Air Raid Alerts in Ukraine and the Onset of Hostilities
On February 15, Ukraine endured a second air raid warning within a short period, a development reported by the Strana.ua publication. Sirens pierced the air as the missile launch occurred, though the report did not provide further specifics about the event.
The first nationwide alert had been issued earlier, with the regime’s operations continuing from 4:32 to 7:07 Moscow time. The intervals between alerts varied by region, reflecting the complexity of coordinating responses across the country.
Explosions were reported in Poltava and Ivano-Frankivsk, signaling that combat activity affected multiple Ukrainian regions.
Since October 10, 2022, the Russian Federation has intensified strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, following a controversial incident that Russian officials linked to Ukrainian special services. The targets span energy, defense, military, and communications sectors across Ukraine. The consequence has been a persistent pattern of air raid warnings in numerous regions, with some days featuring warnings across large parts of the country.
Earlier episodes in Ukraine have been tied to ongoing discussions about negotiations with Russia, underscoring the volatile and unsettled security situation along the conflict line.