“Russia Is Preparing For Trilateral Talks By Launching Ballistics”: Zelenskyy Reacts To Massed Strike On Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern over Russia's recent massed ballistic strikes on Ukrainian critical infrastructure, ahead of the announced trilateral talks. According to Zelenskyy, the enemy launched over 200 aerial targets, including 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, primarily targeting Kyiv and its surrounding region. The main objective of the strike was once again the energy sector, resulting in significant damage to electricity, water, and heat supply in the capital.

Residential buildings, the Northern Bridge, and a kindergarten were among the structures affected, with some damage being partially caused. Additionally, substations connecting nuclear power plants in Rivne and Khmelnytskyi to Kyiv and other Ukrainian central regions were damaged. This attack extended to 12 more regions, causing destruction to energy facilities in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Zelenskyy confirmed that nine people have been injured, including one child, and that repair and rescue efforts are underway in affected areas, depending on the security situation. The Ukrainian president urged international partners to enhance support for Ukraine amidst Russia's escalating aggression. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine cannot be left alone to handle the situation, especially as Russia aims to plunge Kyiv and the entire country into a blackout.

The Ukrainian head of state called for increased bilateral support from America, highlighting the importance of maintaining Ukraine's priorities in American policy. Furthermore, he stressed the need for unity between both parties on security issues, condemning Russian aggression, and pressing for increased sanctions pressure on President Putin.