Over 80 people injured in Russia’s massive attack, with Kyiv as primary target – Zelensky

According to Ukrinform, this was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in an address published on Facebook.

“Since last night, first responders and all necessary services have been working wherever needed. Everyone wounded in the strike will receive assistance. This is our duty, and the state will fulfill it,” Zelensky said.

He thanked everyone working at the attack sites to help people affected.

“As of now, at least 83 people have been confirmed injured since midnight. Tragically, there are fatalities. My condolences to the families and loved ones. It was a heavy attack – 90 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic missiles – 36 in total. There were 600 drones. Unfortunately, not all of the ballistic missiles were intercepted,” Zelensky stressed.

He noted that the largest number of strikes was recorded in Kyiv, which was the main target of the Russian attack.

“Putin can’t even pronounce the word “hurrah” clearly anymore – slurs and mumbles – yet he is still vanquishing residential buildings with his missiles. Launched three Russian missiles against a water supply facility. Burned down a market. Damaged dozens of residential buildings. Hit several ordinary schools. Launched his Oreshnik against Bila Tserkva. They really are unhinged. It is important that this does not pass without consequences for Russia. Today, everyone in the world who will not stay silent and chooses to help Ukraine is a defender of life,” Zelensky emphasized.

According to Zelensky, it is important that Ukraine is not left alone in its efforts to establish peace and protect people.

“Decisions are needed – from the United States, from Europe and others – to make that old ‘Oreshnik’ in Moscow finally utter the word ‘peace’. Thank you to everyone who is helping!” Zelensky concluded.

As reported by Ukrinform, Yurii Ihnat, Head of Communications for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that Russia struck the area near Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region with an Oreshnik missile launched from the Kapustin Yar test site.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine