Dead and injured after latest Russian attacks
New Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and injured eight others, including a child, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday.
“The main target of the attack was energy supply, but normal residential buildings were also damaged and the railway was also damaged,” Zelensky said on Telegram. he said.
It was stated that a 49-year-old man was killed in the Kiev region as a result of Russia launching approximately 300 unmanned aerial vehicles, 50 missiles and cruise missiles towards Ukraine.
In addition to Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Poltava and Sumy regions were also affected.
“Moscow continues to invest in attacks rather than diplomacy,” Zelensky said, referring to ongoing negotiations between the warring countries. he said.
This week alone, Russia has deployed more than 1,300 fighter jets, more than 1,400 glider bombs and 96 rockets and cruise missiles, according to the president.
“Therefore, we must strengthen our air defense,” said Zelensky, adding that Ukraine needs systems that can respond to ballistic missiles. “Each such package protects critical infrastructure and maintains the normalcy of life.”
Ukraine has been resisting a large-scale Russian invasion with Western help for almost four years. On Tuesday, the anniversary of the start of the war on February 24 will be celebrated.
