Share and Follow
In a devastating development, a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives, including two children, and leaving 16 others injured, according to official reports.
This brutal attack was part of a larger overnight offensive by Russia, which saw the launch of 29 missiles and 480 drones aimed at crippling Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The onslaught caused widespread damage, impacting Kyiv and seven other areas across the nation, as detailed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Amidst this turmoil, Zelenskyy has fervently called for an international reaction to these relentless assaults. “There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life. I thank everyone who will not remain silent. Russia has not abandoned its attempts to destroy Ukraine’s residential and critical infrastructure, and therefore support must continue,” he emphasized in a social media post.
The aftermath of the missile attack saw an apartment building engulfed in flames, a grim testament to the ongoing conflict. The scene was captured in a photograph by Andrii Marienko for AP, underscoring the severe impact of the strike in Kharkiv.
The ruins of an apartment building burn following a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Saturday. (Andrii Marienko/AP Photo)
“We count on active work with the European Union to guarantee greater protection for our people,” he added. “I am grateful to everyone who helps strengthen our protection.”
Preliminary Ukrainian data showed air defense systems downed 19 missiles and 453 drones, while nine missiles and 26 strike drones hit 22 locations.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted Ukrainian military factories, energy facilities and air bases.
Ukrainian firefighters work at the scene of an apartment building following a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday. (Andrii Marienko/AP Photo)
Speaking Saturday at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida, President Donald Trump said the “hatred” between Russia and Ukraine was complicating efforts to reach a peace deal.
“It’s so great that, you know, Ukraine, Russia, you’d think there would be a little bit of camaraderie, [but] there’s not. And the hatred is so great. It’s very hard for them to get there. It’s very, very hard to get there. So we’ll see what happens,” Trump said. “But we’ve been close a lot of times and one or the other would back out.”Â
“But we’re losing, you know, they’re losing, you know, doesn’t really affect us very much because we’ve got an ocean separating. I’m doing it as a favor to Europe, and I’m doing it as a favor to life because they’re losing 25,000 souls,” Trump added. “Think of that every month. 25,000. Last month, 31,000. Both sides, 31,000 people died, mostly soldiers.”
Firefighters tackle a fire in an multi-story apartment building following a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday. (Andrii Marienko/AP Photo)
Last month, Zelenskyy told Fox News that Russia is trying “to play with the president of the United States” and stalling U.S.-brokered efforts to end the war.
Related Article
