🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin · 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says Russia missile attack that killed 14 is birthday gift to Putin
What happened
Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, killing 14 people, including 4 children, and injuring 50, with strikes also reported in Kremenchuk and Oleksandriya, and damage to apartment buildings in Dnipro. The attack targeted industrial facilities, port and ship repair facilities, and residential areas. Emergency responders rescued 15 people, including 1 child, from the rubble.
Why it matters
The attack has raised concerns about the humanitarian impact and the need for air defences in Ukraine, with Zelenskyy describing the assault as "one of the most vile strikes" of the conflict. The attack has also highlighted the vulnerability of civilians in Ukraine, particularly children, to the ongoing conflict. The assault has increased fears of further attacks, particularly as winter approaches.
Key facts
- Russia launched at least 50 missiles and 130 drones overnight
- Four children were among the dead
- The attack also damaged apartment buildings in Dnipro
- The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the strike on industrial facilities
Official statement
“to Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, after overnight missile and drone strikes killed at least 14 people across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.”
🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin · Full statement & source
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