Zelenskyy: Large-scale air strikes are deliberate Russian strategy to terrorize civilians
As of now, it is known that dozens of people have been injured from the shelling large-scale air attack on Saturday night, and three people were killed. Every such strike is not a military necessity but a deliberate strategy by Russia to terrorize civilians, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel.
“As of now, we know of dozens of people injured from the shelling, and, unfortunately, 3 people killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones,” he wrote.
He said that the enemy launched 40 missiles – cruise and ballistic – and about 580 drones of various types.
“The enemy launched 40 missiles – cruise and ballistic – and about 580 drones of various types. I thank all our warriors who defended the skies throughout the night, and our F-16 pilots, who once again proved their prowess today and effectively countered the cruise missile threat against Ukraine,” he said.
Zelenskyy wrote that the strikes targeted Dnipro and the region, as well as Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhia regions, and communities in Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. The enemy aimed at our infrastructure, residential areas, and civilian enterprises. In Dnipro, a missile with cluster munitions directly struck an apartment building.
“Every such strike is not a military necessity but a deliberate strategy by Russia to terrorize civilians and destroy our infrastructure. That is why a strong international response is needed. Ukraine has proven it can defend itself and Europe, but for a reliable shield, we must act together: strengthen air defense, increase weapons supplies, and expand sanctions against Russia’s military machine and the sectors that finance it. Every restriction on Russia saves lives. I thank everyone who helps and supports us,” Zelenskyy said.