This week, Russia launched serious strikes on Ukraine, firing over 2200 attack drones, approximately 1650 aerial bombs, and 38 missiles of various types, a significant portion of which are ballistic. These attacks have resulted in casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
Tragedies from the Shelling
Unfortunately, during the night, people lost their lives due to Russian strikes. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, three individuals were killed in the shelling, while in Kyiv, a man died as a result of a drone strike. My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased. The strikes targeted:
- residential buildings
- energy facilities
- other civilian infrastructure in:
- Odesa Oblast
- Kharkiv Oblast
- Sumy Oblast
- Mykolaiv Oblast
- Kherson Oblast
- Poltava Oblast
- Zhytomyr Oblast
- Kyiv Oblast
In the morning, the Russians struck a data center in Kyiv twice. The first strike resulted in three injuries, including two children.
International Response and Diplomatic Efforts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that Ukraine is continuously working with European countries, the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and other partners to strengthen its defense and develop real diplomacy. However, he expressed concern over the lack of a consistently strong position from countries such as China, India, Brazil, and South Africa, which have influence over Russia.
Zelensky emphasized that each of these countries can help the peace process, and establishing guaranteed security in Ukraine is vital for global stability. He thanked everyone who supports Ukraine during this difficult time.