Zelenskyy: Russian FPV Drone Strike on Intercity Minibus Near Nikopol Kills Five, Calls for Stronger Sanctions Pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian FPV drone struck an ordinary intercity minibus near Nikopol, killing five people and leaving seven others receiving medical care, UATV English reports. "There was no military logic to it whatsoever — just another act of savagery. My condolences to the families and loved ones," Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy said Russian attacks on logistics and…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a Russian FPV drone targeted an intercity minibus near Nikopol, resulting in the deaths of five people and seven others receiving medical attention. Zelenskyy characterized this attack as senseless brutality, expressing condolences to the affected families. The Ukrainian leader also reported other Russian assaults, including a strike on a passenger train in Mykolaiv, damaging a railway station and the train itself, and an attack on an electric locomotive in Kovel.
At the same time, Zelenskyy called for intensified sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that these actions are aimed at safeguarding ordinary citizens and urging Russia to cease the ongoing conflict. He dismissed any notion of concessions towards the aggressor through sanctions easing, highlighting a U.S. Senate bill that could convey a strong message and bring about peace.
Zelenskyy urged discussions in the European Union regarding the continuation of sanctions against Russia. He urged for steadfast pressure on Russia, arguing that it is not the time to ease sanctions but rather to employ all measures to facilitate diplomacy through strength.
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