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Zelenskyy: Ukraine will definitely respond to Russian strike on Pechenihy

The Ukrainian side will respond to the Russian strike on an intersection in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, which killed at least 10 people, stated President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will definitely respond to Russian strike on Pechenihy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine confirmed that the country will retaliate against the Russian missile strike that occurred in Pechenihy, a city in the Kharkiv region, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 17 injuries. Speaking through his Telegram channel, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not hesitate to respond to such aggression.

He also stressed the importance of international allies supporting Ukraine's efforts by adding their own pressure on Russia and providing aid. The Russian missile hit an intersection in Pechenihy that contained a post office, shops, and a cluster of residential buildings. Emergency services have already worked to extinguish the fire, and all relevant authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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