Zelensky calls for pressure on Russia to end war after strike on food plant in Kyiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia must be forced to end its war against Ukraine and return to diplomacy following a strike on a food production facility in the Kyiv region that left at least four people dead.

Zelensky made the statement on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"The list of Russia's latest 'victories' over the past few days has grown to include the Yagotynske for Children plant, which produced food products for children. In the Kyiv region, rescue efforts are ongoing at the site of this strike – units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have already extinguished the fire. As of now, seven people have been reported injured. Tragically, four people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones," he wrote.

He also noted that also on this list are food warehouses and a postal facility in the Dnipro region, an ambulance in Kherson, a school building in the Sumy region, port infrastructure in the Odesa region, ordinary residential buildings, and an outpatient clinic building in the Kharkiv region.

"Russia continues its war against life, and everyone who helps us is truly standing up to defend it. Every support package with anti-ballistic defense, every joint agreement on weapons production, every step the world takes in sanctions against Russia – all of this helps protect people's lives. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine!" he said.

Zelensky added that the world must jointly increase pressure on Russia to end the war and move toward diplomacy.

Earlier reports said that four people were killed and seven injured in a Russian drone strike on the food plant in the Brovary district, while rescue operations continued for those trapped under rubble.