A Russian ballistic missile struck a residential complex in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals, including two children, while injuring 16 more, according to local officials. The attack occurred on Saturday.
This assault was part of a larger overnight offensive where Russia launched 29 missiles and 480 drones, primarily targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Damage was reported not only in Kyiv but also in seven other locations across the nation, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In response to the attack, Zelenskyy called for international intervention.
“A response from our partners to these brutal attacks on life is necessary. I am grateful to everyone who chooses not to remain silent. Russia continues its efforts to obliterate Ukraine’s residential and essential infrastructure, making ongoing support crucial,” he expressed in a post on X.
The aftermath of the Russian missile strike shows a residential building in Kharkiv engulfed in flames. (Andrii Marienko/AP Photo)
“We are relying on proactive collaboration with the European Union to ensure enhanced safety for our citizens,” he continued. “I appreciate everyone contributing to bolstering our defenses.”
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.”
“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.
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