Zelenskyy on Russian attack: 12 regions hit, nine people injured, incl children

Following the invaders’ combined, massive strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that partners must strengthen sanctions against the aggressor and increase "support for the Ukrainian army," including air defense.

“Rescue and repair efforts are ongoing in many of our regions after a massive Russian attack. It was a combined strike, deliberately calculated to cause as much damage as possible to our energy sector. Nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles of various types were used, including ballistic ones. A significant number were shot down, but unfortunately there were also hits,” he said on his official X page.

Zelenskyy noted that nine people, including children, are currently known to have been injured as a result of this strike.

“In Odesa, tens of thousands of people are without heat and water supply after the drone strike. All necessary services are working to help. In total, 12 regions were targeted and, unfortunately, 9 people have been reported injured, including children. More than ten residential buildings and railway infrastructure were damaged,” the head of state noted.

The President stressed that “partners must respond to all these strikes against life.”

“Russia must be held to account for its aggression. Our diplomacy will be more effective if there is justice and strength. Strength of pressure on the Russian Federation – sanctions pressure and steady, rapid support for the Ukrainian army and our air defense. For peace to be real and just, action must target the sole source of this aggression – because it is Moscow that continues the killings, massive attacks, and assaults,” Zelenskyy summed up.