Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky promised that his country would provide a fair response to Russia for the recent missile strike on Odesa that resulted in at least 20 deaths on Friday.
Russia launched ballistic missiles at the port city on the Black Sea, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuries to at least 70. The missiles were fired from the Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula.
The attack caused damage to Odesa’s electricity supply and infrastructure. It led to 10 people being seriously injured and the death of a rescuer who was helping people at the scene, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper. Reuters.
Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces will go to great lengths to make the Russians experience their response to the missile attack. He mentioned that the rescue operation is ongoing, but condemned the attack as an act of “cowardice.”
“It’s a despicable act of cowardice: two missiles, with the second one hitting when rescuers and doctors arrived at the scene,” Zelensky said in a statement on Friday. “Among the casualties and injured are emergency paramedics and rescuers from the State Emergency Service. My condolences go out to all their families and loved ones.” statement Friday. “Our Defense Forces will do everything to make Russian killers feel our just response.”
The attack resulted in the deaths of several law enforcement officials, as well as the former deputy mayor of the city.
Kiper mentioned that some Odesa residents are facing gas supply cuts due to the attack on Friday.
The city of Odesa, located in southern Ukraine, has been a prime target of the Russian military since the invasion began in 2022, with the frequency of attacks increasing after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had permitted Ukraine to export wheat and other goods through its ports on the Black Sea.
Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, has long been a target of the Russian military since the invasion started in 2022, with the attacks becoming more frequent after the Kremlin withdrew its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had allowed Ukraine to export wheat and other goods to other countries using its ports on the Black Sea. paused Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed his nation would serve Russia a “just response” in retaliation for the latest Russian missile strike on Odesa that left at least 20 dead Friday. Russia attacked the Black Sea port city with ballistic missiles that killed at least 20 people and injured at least 70. The missiles were launched…
