Ukraine calls for action after deadly attack on Donetsk
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes that Russia's objectives remain unchanged after the attack on Dobropole. He calls for strengthening air defence and tightening sanctions.
"Such strikes show that Russia’s goals are unchanged. Therefore, it is very important to continue to do everything to protect life, strengthen our air defense, and increase sanctions against Russia. Everything that helps Putin finance the war must be destroyed," Zelensky wrote.
A day of mourning in the Donetsk region
Yesterday evening, the Russian army conducted an attack with two ballistic missiles on the centre of Dobropole in the Donetsk region. "After our services arrived at the scene, another attack was conducted, deliberately targeting the rescuers. A vile and inhuman tactic of intimidation that the Russians often resort to,” added the President of Ukraine.
As a result of the attack, 11 people were killed, and over 30 were injured, including five children. Eight five-story buildings, an administrative building, and a fire truck were damaged.
Local authorities declared a day of mourning in the Donetsk region after Russian troops killed 20 people in the last 24 hours. Three people were killed as a result of attacks on the Kharkiv region.
