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Early morning major Russian missiles attack sparks explosions in Kyiv, injuring three and killing one
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the West to amp up pressure on Russia after it launched a deadly assault on Kyiv.
As one person died in Kyiv, and three were injured, Ukraine’s leader said that “pressure on Russia is still insufficient, and the daily Russian strikes on Ukraine prove it.”
He said Kyiv wasn’t the only region which suffered strikes, as the Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi and Cherkasy regions were also hit.
“The number of air attacks is increasing. This is how Russia reveals its true intentions—to continue the terror for as long as the world allows it” he said. “Every strike targets our people, our children. They are waging war against children playing on playgrounds.”
Zelensky continued that the entire world had seen Russia “intends to continue the war and the killing” so there could be “no easing of pressure” in a pursuit of peace.
This comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the world will know “in a matter of weeks” if Russia is “serious about peace or not.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken out after Russia targeted regions across Ukraine.
He said: “The pressure on Russia is still insufficient, and the daily Russian strikes on Ukraine prove it. Last night, ballistic missiles were launched against Kyiv, while attack drones targeted the region. Strikes also hit the Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Cherkasy regions.
“The number of air attacks is increasing. This is how Russia reveals its true intentions—to continue the terror for as long as the world allows it. Over the past week, they launched more than 1,460 guided aerial bombs, nearly 670 attack drones, and over 30 missiles of various types against Ukrainian cities and villages, against our people—more than 20 of them took place just last night.
“Every strike targets our people, our children. They are waging war against children playing on playgrounds. My condolences to all the families and loved ones of the victims. I thank all our services who are helping and saving Ukrainians.
“These attacks are Putin’s response to all international diplomatic efforts. Each of our partners — the United States, all of Europe, the entire world — has seen that Russia intends to continue the war and the killing.
“That is why there can be no easing of pressure. All efforts must be aimed at guaranteeing security and bringing peace closer.”
The death toll in Kryvyi Rih has continued to grow as 19 people are dead, including children, with a further 75 wounded.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of Kryvyi Rih’s military administration, declared three days of mourning for the attack, starting on April 7. He said that there was “pain in the hearts of millions of people”.
“Together we will stand. And no matter how difficult it is, we will win,” he said. “The enemy will be punished for every Ukrainian and for every mother’s tear.”
Local authorities said the Kryvyi Rih strike damaged 44 apartment buildings and 23 private houses.
Yulia Svyrydenko, first deputy prime minister, accused Russia of exploiting the “so-called ‘ceasefire’ to assault Ukraine’s civilian population following an attack on Kyiv.
She said: “In the early hours of this morning, Russia launched a massive nationwide attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
“Civilian infrastructure was deliberately targeted across the country. Kyiv, and numerous other places came under fire—from land, air, and sea.
“Russia continues to exploit the so-called ‘ceasefire’ not for peace, but to escalate its assault on Ukraine’s civilian population.”
One man has died in Russia’s attack on Kyiv, according to officials.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, said in a Telegram message: “The body of a man killed in an enemy attack was found in the Darnytsia district. He was found on the street, near the epicenter of the explosion. The man’s identity is being established.”
At least three people were injured in the attack on Ukraine’s capital.
Ukraine’s air force has said they downed 53 of 132 enemy air attack vehicles.
They said that Russia carried out a combined strike on Ukraine with air, ground and sea-based missiles and strike UAVs. They detected and escorted a total of 132 enemy air attack vehicles – 23 miles and 109 strike UAVs.
They were able to down 53 air targets, while a further 53 were lost in location without negative consequences.
As a result of the attack, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy and Mykolaiv all suffered damages, injuries and losses.
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