Zelenskyy Condemns Russian Bombardment, Calls for Escalation and Sanctions
Kyiv endured a severe bombardment, one of the worst since the war’s beginning, with at least four fatalities reported after Russia launched a barrage of approximately 500 drones and over 40 missiles across multiple Ukrainian regions. President Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, calling it a deliberate act of terror and a message from Moscow that it wishes to continue the war. The strikes targeted residential buildings and infrastructure, causing widespread damage and injuries, prompting responses from allies like Poland, which scrambled fighter jets in response. Zelenskyy has since called for stronger economic pressure against Russia and has warned of potential wider European conflict as Russian forces test defenses through actions such as drone incursions into neighboring countries.
John Q. Hosedrinker