More than 500 personnel of the State Emergency Service have been involved in dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s overnight attack on our cities and communities. The main strike was on Kyiv, where dozens of residential buildings and other purely civilian infrastructure were damaged again. Tragically, four people have been reported killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. At this moment, 38 people are in hospitals in the capital, and all of them are receiving the necessary care.
In Dnipro, a search and rescue operation is ongoing at the site of a four-story apartment building. Part of the building was essentially demolished. Nine people were killed in this attack, including a child. Thirty-five people were injured in the city. The fate of six more people remains unknown. The search for them will continue for as long as necessary.
The Russians also struck energy facilities in the Kharkiv region and critical infrastructure in Kharkiv. Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions also came under attack.
In total, overnight Russia launched 656 attack drones and 73 missiles of various types at our people – ballistic, cruise, and anti-ship missiles. A large-scale attack and an absolutely clear statement from Russia: if Ukraine is not protected from ballistic and other missile strikes, these attacks will continue. Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense so that this war can finally be brought to an end. And assistance from the United States in supplying missiles for Patriot systems is absolutely necessary. We are counting on the support of our partners and on effective responses to today’s attack.
And I thank all Ukrainian men and women for not ignoring air raid alerts.
Glory to Ukraine!
🇺🇦🇦🇿 Most sincere congratulations to our reliable friend and strategic partner Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Independence Day of the country!
We highly appreciate Azerbaijan’s support and solidarity with Ukraine as well as its humanitarian aid for our country. We are looking forward to continuing very positive dynamics of our bilateral relations and cooperation in all spheres.
Müstəqillik Gününüz Mübarək!
⚡️Сьогодні Силам спеціальних операцій — 10 років: день, коли з’явилися люди, які звикли робити свою роботу тихо.
До річниці оператори ССО записали кавер на «Пісня буде поміж нас» Володимира Івасюка.
Times of Ukraine
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we extend our greetings to Muslims in Ukraine and worldwide.
Our warm wishes also go to Muslim members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ukraine.
May this blessed holiday bring peace, a brighter future and unity.
Eid Mubarak!
🇺🇦 З 25 по 31 травня в Україні проходить Національний тиждень безбар’єрності — ініціатива, покликана привернути увагу до важливості створення суспільства рівних можливостей для всіх.
The attack by Russia on Kiev last night is weakness, not strength. It is designed to break their will. It did not work for the Germans against the British in 1940. It will not work against Ukraine now.