A Nation Mourns in Poltava

a devastating Russian projectile strike in the Ukrainian city of pava left over 50 people without life including young military cadets caught in the blast this brutal attack is part of a broader wave of Russian aggression with Ukraine pleading for more air defense systems as it struggles to protect its citizens president zelinsky's urgent calls for Aid highlight the desperate situation as the few available defense systems cannot cover all vulnerable areas meanwhile Russia continues its assault on Ukrainian cities leaving a trail of destru C and grief in the face of such overwhelming tragedy it is natural to feel despair however as Christians we are called to remember that even in the darkest times God's love and grace remain steadfast the pain and suffering in ptaa are a stark reminder of the Brokenness of our world a world marred by conflict and hatred yet in Romans 8:38-39 we are assured that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our lord not war not death not sorrow