Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the number of people killed in last night's attack on Kiev has reached four people, and dozens of people were injured, including children and a pregnant woman, Ukrinform reported, referring to a post by the president on “Telegram“, BTA reported.
“Our emergency services have been working at the sites of the Russian strikes since last night. This was a disgusting attack. At the moment, we have information about dozens of injured, including children and a pregnant woman. Unfortunately, four people have been killed. "I offer my condolences to their families and loved ones," the publication says.
Zelensky also noted that the Russians used about 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic missiles, in the attack.
According to the Ukrainian president, the main target of the strikes was Kiev, but the enemy also struck in the Kiev region, Kharkiv region and Odessa region. According to preliminary data, the Russians used a "Zircon" missile in the Sumy region this morning.
“Interior Minister Igor Klimenko has already informed me about the progress of rescue operations on the ground. I thank everyone who is helping our people. The commander of the Air Force, Anatoly Krivonozhko, also informed me about the results of air defense operations. "I thank our soldiers for their excellent work," Zelensky said.
He stressed that this was a deliberate attack aimed at causing the greatest possible damage to people and civilian infrastructure. He said that the Azerbaijani embassy in the Ukrainian capital was also damaged by debris from an Iskander missile.
"Ukraine is responding to these strikes with long-range forces, and the world must stop these attacks on life with sanctions. Russia can still sell oil and create its schemes. All this must be stopped," Zelensky insisted.
The head of the Kiev military administration, Timur Tkachenko, said that 27 people were injured in last night's attack, including two children. Fifteen people were hospitalized.