Actor Liev Schreiber visits Kyiv strike site, calls for Patriot missiles

Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber, an ardent supporter of Ukraine, recently visited Kyiv's Solomyanskyi district, which Russia had targeted in an overnight strike on August 20. The actor, who is of Ukrainian heritage, underscored the urgent need for missile defense during his visit. Schreiber led a tour of the site that Russia had struck, highlighting that the attack was specifically aimed at civilian targets.

Among the victims, 17 individuals lost their lives, while over 40 others sustained injuries. The assault struck a children's hospital, a school, a parking lot, and adjacent residential buildings.

Schreiber emphasized that the Russian strike was deliberately designed to target civilians, stating, "It's obvious that this attack was planned to hit civilians." He asserted that missile defense is a "vital necessity" for Ukraine and expressed hope that the United States would resume its assistance program. The actor noted that the United States had previously provided such support to Ukraine and advocated for the deployment of more missile defenses, such as Patriots, to counter such attacks.

Schreiber's remarks were momentarily disrupted by an air raid siren that echoed throughout the day on August 20, compelling him to take shelter. He has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, serving as an ambassador for the Ukrainian platform United24. Schreiber frequently visits Ukraine, extends aid to Ukrainian refugees, and participates in humanitarian initiatives.