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'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On April 19, Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region, resulting in deaths and injuries. Moscow must be held accountable for its terror, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy notes that rescue operations are underway in Dnipro after the Russian missile attack. A residential building was partially destroyed in the city and the train station was damaged. Kryvyi Rih and Synelnykove were also hit. There are killed and wounded as a result of the Russian attack.

"Every country that provides air defense systems to Ukraine, every leader who helps persuade our partners that air defense systems should not be stored in warehouses but deployed in real cities and communities facing terror, and everyone who supports our defense is a life saver," the President notes.

The Head of State emphasizes that Russian terror must be defeated, this is a need not only for Ukraine but for the whole world.

Zelenskyy calls on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

"Russia must be held accountable for its terror, and all missiles and Shahed drones must be intercepted. The world can ensure this, and our partners possess the necessary capabilities. This has been demonstrated in the skies over the Middle East, and it should also work in Europe," Zelenskyy says.

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

Photo: Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

Photo: Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

Photo: Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

Photo: Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

'Air defense should not be in warehouses but in real cities facing terror' - Zelenskyy

Photo: Russia massively attacked Dnipro and the region (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

Russian missile attack on Dnipro and region

Last night, Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Dnipro and the region. In Dnipro, a five-story residential building, a train station, and two infrastructure facilities were damaged. Two people were killed and 16 injured.

Kryvyi Rih, Synelnykove, and Pavlohrad were also hit by Russia. There are also killed and wounded there.

Read more about the consequences of the Russian night attack in RBC-Ukraine's report.