Zelensky Shows Aftermath Of Russian Missile Strike On Zaporizhzhia
Date
12/10/2024 3:11:06 PM
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in a Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia.
He said this in a Telegram post , Ukrinform reports.
"A rescue operation is currently underway in Zaporizhzhia following a brutal Russian missile strike. So far, three people have been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. At least 14 people have been injured, and all are receiving the necessary assistance," Zelensky said.
Video: Official Telegram channel of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
He said that an office building had been destroyed, and a medical center, along with other ordinary city structures, had been damaged.
"There may still be people trapped under the rubble, and every effort is being made to rescue them, with all services involved," Zelensky said.
He stressed that each of these strikes proves that Ukraine needs to enhance its air defense capabilities.
"The world has enough systems to do that. We have submitted all necessary requests to our partners for air defense systems -- Patriots and others that can effectively defend lives. The matter depends entirely on political decisions: decisions by the U.S. Administration, European leaders, and other partners around the world. These are decisions that can save thousands of lives and make Russian terror meaningless," Zelensky said.
On Tuesday, December 10, at around 15:00, the enemy launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, destroying a private clinic. Three people were reported killed and 16 injured in the strike.
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