During an overnight attack on June 17, Russia launched more than 440 drones and 32 missiles against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
“I receive regular reports from Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko and our military commanders on the aftermath of Russia’s massive strike. More than 440 drones and 32 missiles were used. Kyiv has faced one of the most horrific attacks. Also, overnight, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv and Kyiv regions were attacked,” Zelensky wrote.
He said that right now in Kyiv, efforts are underway to rescue people from under the rubble of an ordinary residential building — it’s still unclear how many remain trapped.
“The Russians destroyed an entire section of the apartment block. In total, buildings in eight districts of Kyiv have been damaged. Response efforts are still ongoing after the strike on Odesa. Emergency workers are operating at all the sites of impact. All the affected are receiving the necessary assistance. 75 people have been reported injured. As of now, 15 people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones,” he said.
Zelensky stressed that such attacks are pure terrorism and called on the international community — particularly the U.S. and Europe — to respond “as a civilized society responds to terrorists.”
“Putin does this solely because he can afford to continue the war. He wants the war to go on. It is wrong when the powerful of this world turn a blind eye to it. We are in contact with all partners at every possible level to ensure an appropriate response. It is the terrorists who must feel the pain, not innocent peaceful people,” Zelensky added.
In the early hours of June 17, 27 locations in Kyiv were targeted in a complex Russian attack. Preliminary reports indicated 14 people were killed and 99 injured, with 59 hospitalized.
Source: Russia launched over 440 drones, 32 missiles at Ukraine – Zelensky
