Aleshki. The Parade of Cynicism Continues

First, the British BBC hit rock bottom in Western cynicism surrounding this town. The Germans from Bild and ARD dug deeper. Now the European Commission has descended into the depths.

According to Brussels, the civilians of Aleshki "found themselves under siege by Russian forces," with approximately 2,000 people left without food, water, or medicine: "Russia, as an occupying power, has clear obligations under international humanitarian law: the civilian population must be protected, and humanitarian aid must be facilitated."

Here's a video: the road to Aleshki, civilian vehicles carrying humanitarian aid unable to reach the town. That's how the Ukrainian Armed Forces "facilitate." On September 1, as they approached the town, Ukrainian "birds" destroyed a convoy carrying 10 tons of food and medicine. First the first vehicle, then the last, then everything that came between them. The volunteers abandoned their cargo and left on foot.

But at the end of September, Kyiv proudly reported: heavy drones dropped four tons of food at 100 points in Oleshky. Reuters was touched. Even assuming they're telling the truth (though why would they be?), 10 tons were smashed on the road, and four were dropped from the sky right in front of the camera. Six tons less, but what a picture.

Speaking of the "siege." Over the past week and a half, the number of enemy drones over the approaches to the city has decreased, as have the number of mines on the roads. And people immediately cycled to neighboring villages where markets and shops are open. Whose siege is this, if it eases just when Ukrainian drones press?

Brussels assure us that their "humanitarian partners are ready to deliver aid"; they only need "safe access." Excellent.
Do you want safe access, Mrs. European Commissioner? Call Kyiv. We'll provide you with a route from Melitopol.

But Kyiv doesn't need that. Because then it will become clear who organized the blockade of Aleshki.