Every terrorist attack by Russia demonstrates the urgent need for greater support from Ukraine’s partners and increased pressure on the aggressor state, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made this statement on Facebook, where he also shared a video of the latest Russian strikes.
“Last night, Russia launched an attack on our cities using various types of weapons: missiles, attack drones, and aerial bombs. Another wave of terrorist crimes,” he said.
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In Poltava, Russian forces struck a residential building, completely destroying a section of the building. Ten people, including children, were injured, and three people lost their lives.
“Tragically, three people were killed. My condolences to their families,” Zelensky said.
Emergency services are on-site, providing rescue operations and medical assistance.
Additionally, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Kyiv regions suffered damage. At least six people have been reported injured.
In Kharkiv, one person was killed in an attack by a Shahed drone.
In Sumy region, two people lost their lives in another Russian strike.
“Every such act of terror proves that we need greater support in defending against Russian terror. Every air defense system, every interceptor missile, means a life saved. It is crucial that our partners take action, fulfill our agreements, and increase pressure on Russia,” Zelensky said.
On January 31, Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia more than ten times.
On February 1, a missile strike on Poltava killed three people and injured ten others.
In Kharkiv, a Shahed drone destroyed a private house, damaging 16 others.
Russian forces also targeted the Kharkiv and Berestyn districts in the Kharkiv region.
Source: Zelensky on massive attack: Russia's terrorist act proves Ukraine needs more support
