Zelensky Visits Pryluky With UK’s Miliband, Thanks EU for €1.2B Tranche for Drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Pryluky with UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband on Thursday, Oct. 8, after a Russian barrage left 22 civilians dead, including five children. The President ordered housing aid and shelter inspections, while separately thanking the EU for a €1.2 billion (roughly $1.4 billion) tranche that Kyiv aims to spend on air defense, particularly drones, ahead of winter.
On October 8, President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Pryluky with UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband to pay respects for those who lost their lives in a Russian attack. The assault claimed the lives of 22 civilians, including five children, and left 54 people injured, with an additional 17 hospitalized. Zelensky condemned the strike, which targeted an apartment building, destroying over 100 residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, shops, and other vital infrastructure in Pryluky.
The leader of Ukraine emphasized the need for support, stating that when partners stand alongside Ukrainians, it truly matters. Zelensky ordered the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration to provide immediate assistance to those without homes, with the ultimate goal of providing permanent housing. He also tasked officials with inspecting all shelters in the city.
The attack was part of a larger Russian assault on Ukraine, which resulted in 78 deaths and 215 injuries in recent days. Zelensky thanked Miliband for the €1.2 billion tranche of aid, which will primarily support Ukraine's defense efforts, particularly in the form of drones. The leaders discussed the timeline for Ukraine's EU accession talks, a winter energy package, and additional financial assistance.
A trilateral meeting between Zelensky, Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was also agreed upon.
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