Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again highlighted Russian attacks on civilian facilities. The Kremlin has even reportedly targeted a maternity ward. The head of state shared images purportedly showing the damage. According to authorities, nine people were injured in Russian attacks on the city of Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine, overnight.
"Among the wounded are also women in a maternity ward," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Platform X. Fortunately, at least no children were harmed in this attack. Zelensky accused the Russian military of deliberately targeting civilians. "Russia is targeting life itself, even where it was created," the Ukrainian president continued. "Ukraine needs protection, especially air defense and interceptor drones. This has been discussed with all our partners.
We have received positive signals, and it is crucial that these signals translate into concrete investments in this technology." According to Zelensky, economic pressure on the Kremlin must continue. Zelensky Insists on Support "We expect the adoption of a new sanctions package. Anything that puts pressure on Russia and can stop it must be implemented as soon as possible," Zelenskyy said.
According to him, there were also attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Sumy regions, and this morning in the Odessa region. Russia will not rest and will continue to attack with bombs, missiles, and drones. Therefore, strengthening air defense is the top priority. Both warring parties hit each other with airstrikes every night and every day. Just the day before, the United Nations had published a report according to which the number of civilians injured by Russian bombing in Ukraine in June was at its highest level in three years.
