Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defense does not allow us to intercept a significant share of missiles. Last night, there were hits. 130 people were injured. Tragically, 22 people were killed, including two children. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones.
We know from intelligence that another large-scale strike may come as soon as tonight. All our partners together, and everyone in Europe, should continue working to ensure missiles for our air defense, as well as the systems, critical intelligence, and other things that help to save lives.
It is crystal clear that Europe needs its own anti-ballistic system with sufficient volumes and strength to guarantee protection against any threat.
A Russian drone is still outside my window. And air-defense machine guns are working a hundred yards away.
This night Russia attacked Kyiv again.
For the first time, our university KSE, was hit.
One staff member was injured. No one in our community was killed, thank God. 1/
At least one person was injured after a nearby strike blew debris down an elevator shaft into a metro station used as a bomb shelter.
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Since last night, first responders and all necessary services have been working wherever needed. As of now, at least 83 people have been confirmed injured since midnight. Tragically, there are fatalities. My condolences to the families and loved ones.
It was a heavy attack â 90 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic missiles â 36 in total. There were 600 drones. Unfortunately, not all of the ballistic missiles were intercepted â the largest number of hits was in Kyiv. Kyiv was the primary target of this Russian attack.
Putin canât even pronounce the word âhurrahâ clearly anymore â slurs and mumbles â yet he is still vanquishing residential buildings with his missiles. Launched three Russian missiles against a water supply facility. Burned down a market. Damaged dozens of residential buildings. Hit several ordinary schools. Launched his âOreshnikâ against Bila Tserkva. They really are unhinged.
It is important that this does not pass without consequences for Russia. Today, everyone in the world who will not stay silent and chooses to help Ukraine is a defender of life. It is critically important to continue working to secure air defense for Ukraine, especially anti-ballistic capabilities.
We are doing our best to achieve peace and protect people â everything. It is important that Ukraine is not alone. Decisions are needed â from the United States, from Europe and others â to make that old âOreshnikâ in Moscow finally utter the word âpeace.â
A stork appeared during the farewell of a Ukrainian defender.
We hear this a lot in Ukraine - people say storks often show up at funerals, especially for fallen soldiers.
Iâm not someone who believes in signs, but itâs hard to ignore how symbolic it feels. A bird that represents life showing up at a goodbye.
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I thank His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily, the United Kingdom, and all valiant American hearts for this clarion call for unity in support of Ukraine across the Atlantic. This is exactly what is needed to bring dignified and lasting peace to Ukraine and all of Europe. The people of Ukraine deeply appreciate all the support provided by the United Kingdom and the United States. Thank you.
Our signal to the United States and countries in the Middle East about the Strait of Hormuz was that we were open to discussing it.
As of today, I don't see any country lifting the blockade on its own, only joint steps can bring results. Ukraine has experience with launching the Grain Corridor in the Black Sea despite Russiaâs attempts to block the flow of food and other goods. The situation now is similar, but it is about energy.
Our suggestion â based on our experience â was as follows. The war and the negotiations on reopening the Hormuz Strait can go in parallel. Itâs worth trying to find a diplomatic solution, and this could be beneficial for both sides in the war.
An alternative step would be to control the Strait unilaterally, as Ukraine did with the Grain Corridor. Achieving this would require interceptors, military convoys to escort the vessels, a large integrated electronic warfare network, and other tools. We stand ready to help with this.
But for now, we are not yet involved. So far, no one has made such a request. We are simply sharing our knowledge. If one day our partners want to make use of it, we would be ready.
From an interview with NewsNation.
ZELENSKYY to BBC: We went through difficult relations with Iran. We did nothing to them. They shot down our plane, killed our passengers and crew, didnât admit it, and didnât let experts in.
Then the full-scale war started. They handed Shahed drones to Russians to kill our civilians. I asked them to stop. They promised there would be only one batch. They lied and kept supplying weapons.
Thatâs why I consider them accomplices of Russia.