Death toll in Russian attacks on Ukraine rises to 30
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously stated in the online service X (formerly Twitter) that Moscow had used "almost all types of weapons": Kinschal hypersonic missiles, S-300 missiles as well as cruise missiles and drones.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, schools, a maternity clinic, shopping centers and residential buildings were among those attacked. The air force stated that Russia had used 158 drones and missiles, 114 of which were destroyed.
Air force spokesman Yuri Ignat told the AFP news agency that apart from the first days of the war in February 2022, these were the "most massive attacks" on Ukraine.
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- President Volodymyr Zelensky had shared his concerns about Moscow's use of various weapons, including drones, on Twitter, an online service.
- The Ukraine Air Force reported a wave of attacks involving 158 drones and missiles, with 114 of them destroyed.
- Ihor Klymenko, a prominent Ukrainian politician, condemned the relentless assaults on Twitter, calling for international intervention.
- The attacks targeted educational institutions, healthcare facilities, retail centers, and residential areas in Ukraine.
- Moscow had been accused of employing a drone strike against Ukraine, leading to concerns about potential collateral damage and casualties.
- Russian forces had launched a series of attacks using drones and missiles, which led to a significant increase in the death toll in Ukraine.
- Volodymyr Selenskyy, the Ukrainian President, demanded accountability from Moscow, emphasizing the need to halt these attacks and ensure peace in Ukraine.
- Russia's Air Force continued to employ drones in its military operations against Ukraine, allegedly in violation of international law and humanitarian principles.
Source: www.stern.de
