Russia has increased the scale of its strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
Just today, it hit a swimming pool and a meat processing factory, along with a residential building.
In recent days, Russia has been attacking Zaporizhzhia almost around the clock.
The response to the aftermath of Russia’s attack is still ongoing in Kyiv: first responders are clearing the rubble, searching for people, and providing assistance. Damage has been reported at more than 20 sites across the city, most of them ordinary residential buildings. There was also damage to an ambulance station, a research institute, a hotel, and businesses.
As of now, we know that, tragically, 13 people were killed in this Russian strike. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 90 others were injured. Everyone who needs help is receiving all necessary assistance. Five people were wounded in the Kharkiv region, including a child, and two more in the Kyiv region, where civilian infrastructure was also targeted. Overnight, Russia also struck the Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Cherkasy regions.
In total, Russia launched more than 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine overnight, nearly half of them ballistic missiles, along with almost 500 attack drones, including jet-powered “shaheds.” The main strike was directed at Kyiv. Our air defenders managed to shoot down a significant number of the incoming targets, but not all of them.
Air defense supplies for Ukraine are an absolute and critical priority. Contributions to the PURL program remain essential – they directly help save lives. Every bilateral agreement we reach with our partners on air defense truly makes a difference. I am grateful to every leader who is helping.
It is especially important that we move forward with implementing our agreements on the production of anti-ballistic capabilities. We also very much count on a decision by the United States regarding licenses for Patriots and other forms of cooperation. These are the kinds of steps that can stop this war and prevent attacks like this. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine, with our people, and with our efforts to protect life.
One of the sites of the Russian strike in Kyiv is an ordinary nine-story residential building. One Russian missile destroyed 64 apartments. The rubble is still being cleared at the site. All relevant agencies are working. Unfortunately, there are casualties. As of now, three people have been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Seventeen people have been rescued. Russia has once again deliberately attacked ordinary civilians and residential buildings. In Kyiv, more than 130 such buildings have been damaged in total.
It is important that our partners not simply stand by and watch as human lives are being destroyed. Pressure must be put on Russia, and it must be forced to end this aggression. It is very important to continue supporting our air defense. New contributions to the PURL program, active cooperation to build up our anti-ballistic defense – all of this is necessary to protect our people. Russia must be left with no opportunity to continue this terror. I thank all partners who stand with our people and are ready to help.
Russian missile strike on Dnipro: 5 people killed and 25 more injured.
Just like that. In the middle of the day. Just to cause more suffering to Ukrainians.
All of the victims were civilians. Ten of those injured are in critical condition.
In just two weeks of the war against Iran, the US has depleted its ammunition stockpile for several years, — FT
The Pentagon will soon submit official requests for an additional $50 billion in military spending to purchase ammunition.
Trump: But it was so much fun.
Yeah, it would also be fun to finally lock you up in a psychiatric hospital.
Now that Trump’s war in Iran makes it even harder for Ukraine to get interceptors for its Patriot batteries, Europe should finally do what it should have done years ago:
Order several SAMP/T batteries for Ukraine and large numbers of Aster interceptors.
The war isn’t ending
Today marks exactly four years since Putin started his three-day push to take Kyiv. And that says a great deal about our resistance, about how Ukraine has fought all this time. Behind those words stand millions of our people, immense courage, incredibly hard work, endurance, and the long path Ukraine has been pursuing since February 24.
Looking back at the beginning of the invasion and reflecting on today, we have every right to say: we have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood; Putin has not achieved his goals. He has not broken Ukrainians; he has not won this war. We have preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything to secure peace and justice. Glory to Ukraine!
У стінах Софії Київської сьогодні прозвучала обʼєднана молитва за Україну. За благословення і допомогу українським воїнам, звільнення полонених, за кожного й кожну, хто був змушений залишити свій дім, за всіх українців і українок та за єдність і гідний мир для українського народу.
Remembrance is not a violation.
I met with Ukrainian skeleton racer and member of Ukraine’s National Olympic Team, Vladyslav Heraskevych, and his father, coach of Ukraine’s skeleton team, Mykhailo Heraskevych. I presented Vladyslav with the Order of Freedom.
Ukraine will always have champions and Olympians. But above all, Ukraine’s greatest asset is Ukrainians – those who cherish the truth and the memory of the athletes killed by Russia, athletes who will never compete again because of the Russian aggression.
Thank you for your stance, your strength, and your courage. Glory to Ukraine!
Major cities in Ukraine are under a combined ballistic missile and drone attack from Russia.
Negotiating teams are set to meet over the next couple of days.
Until US negotiators understand how deeply Russia mocks the process and our President, peace will be out of reach.