Zelenskyy: 25 people killed on Wed as result of massive Russian strike
The death toll from the massive Russian strike on Ukraine has risen to 25, with 100 people wounded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 25 people were killed and 100 wounded in a massive Russian strike on Wednesday. The strike involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and Shahed UAVs. Zelenskyy described this as a "gift" from Russian President Vladimir Putin for his birthday, claiming it resulted in the killing of children and civilians.
He warned that Russia is poised for further escalation. Zelenskyy also noted that sanctions against Russia are weakening and that Putin can still profit from oil sales, viewing war as his nature and ideology. He emphasized the global impact of the conflict, stressing the need for additional support and air defense systems for Ukraine.
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