Zelensky: Fate Of Eight People Unknown After Russian Attack On Kyiv, 23 Dead, 53 Injured

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a post on Telegram .

"There was a report from Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. At the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, rescue operations have been completed, and work continues to clear the destroyed structures. At this moment, it is known that 22 people were killed at this one site alone, including four children. The youngest girl was not even three years old. My condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed," Zelensky stated.

He also added: "In total, that night the Russians killed 23 people in Kyiv. The fate of eight people still remains unknown, and 53 others were injured. All of them have received the necessary assistance."

Zelensky expressed gratitude to rescuers, police officers, doctors, nurses, municipal workers, and emergency services, as well as everyone involved in helping the victims.

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He stressed that Russia must be held accountable for this strike and all other attacks on Ukraine, its people, and global efforts to end the war.

"When instead of diplomacy Russia chooses ballistics, continues to modernize 'Shaheds' for killing, and deepens cooperation with actors like North Korea, it means the world must respond accordingly," Zelensky said.

He emphasized the need for tougher sanctions, stronger international pressure, and decisive action to ensure Russian perpetrators face consequences.

"Russia only understands strength, and demonstrations of strength are needed now. The United States, Europe, and the G20 countries have this strength," Zelensky said.

In the early hours of August 28, the Russian army launched a combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv, causing a series of explosions. Severe destruction was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Desnianskyi districts.

In Kyiv, August 29 was declared a day of mourning in memory of those killed in the massive attack.

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