Ukraine ramps up air defences as Russia targets rescuers
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasises that Russia's objectives remain unchanged following the attack on Dobropole. He calls for strengthening air defences 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,” wrote Zelensky.
Day of mourning in Donetsk region
Last evening, the Russian army launched an attack with two ballistic missiles on the centre of Dobropole in the Donetsk region. “After our services arrived at the scene, they launched another strike, deliberately targeting rescuers. A vile and inhumane tactic for intimidation that the Russians often resort to,” added the President of Ukraine.
The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 people, and more than 30 were injured, including five children. Eight five-storey buildings, an administrative building, and a fire engine were damaged.
Local authorities declared a day of mourning in the Donetsk region after Russian forces killed 20 people over the past 24 hours. As a result of the attacks on the Kharkiv region, three people were killed.
