With each such attack, the world is increasingly convinced that the reason for the extension of the war is in Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today on the social network "Ex" after the attack on the capital Kiev last night, which Reuters described as one of the largest since the beginning of the Russian war in Ukraine in February 2022, BTA reported.
"Parts of Russian missiles and drones are being cleared in Kiev. Rescue operations are underway at the sites of the strikes and where there is damage from debris - wherever necessary. There were many fires and explosions in the city tonight. Once again, residential buildings, cars, and commercial buildings were damaged. Unfortunately, there are wounded," Zelensky wrote.
"This was a difficult night for all of Ukraine - 250 attack drones, the absolute majority of which are Iranian-made "Shahed", and 14 ballistic missiles. The regions of Odessa, Vinnytsia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kiev, Dnipro suffered. All strikes were directed against civilians. There are victims - my condolences to the families and loved ones. With each such attack, the world is increasingly convinced that the reason for the extension of the war lies in Moscow," the head of state pointed out on the social platform.
"Ukraine has repeatedly proposed a ceasefire - both full and air. Everything was ignored. It is clear that much more pressure needs to be exerted on Russia in order to achieve results and begin real diplomacy. "We are waiting for steps to be taken to impose sanctions by the United States, Europe and all our partners. Only new sanctions aimed at key sectors of the Russian economy will force Moscow to cease fire. I thank everyone who helps and supports us," the Ukrainian president said in "Ex".