“Russia Must Face Consequences”: Zelenskyy Reacts To Strike On Kyiv School
In Kyiv today, October 1, Russian occupiers struck a school building with a Shahed. Rescuers and all necessary services are currently working at the site of the strike. Children and teachers were in a shelter during the alert — there were no injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this, UATV English relays. According to the president, the strike caused a fire to break out on…
On October 1, Russian occupiers launched a missile strike on a school in Kyiv, using a Shahed drone. Emergency responders and relevant services were on-site to address the situation. Fortunately, no one was injured as children and teachers sought shelter during the alert. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the incident, stating that the attack caused a fire on the school's third floor, partially damaged a wall, and caused damage to windows and doors.
Zelenskyy condemned Russia's actions, emphasizing that Ukraine expects additional pressure from its partners and more support. It is worth noting that on the night of October 1, the Russian military carried out 107 Shahed-type strike UAVs, including 63 jet-powered models, along with Gerbera and Parody decoy drones. According to the State Emergency Service, the attack resulted in significant damage to the third-floor facade of the school, triggering a fire that was eventually extinguished.
At the time of the strike, over 100 students and approximately 60 staff members were safely in the shelter.
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