'Russia is targeting life itself': Zelenskyy slams Kremlin's attack on Kharkiv maternity hospital

"Russian strikes on our people. Yet another atrocity. In Kharkiv, nine people were injured as a result of a drone attack. Among the wounded are women in a maternity hospital – mothers with newborns, women recovering from surgery. Fortunately, no children were injured. Russia is targeting life itself – even in the very places where it begins," Zelenskyy said.

He added that Russian forces also struck the Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Sumy regions overnight. In the morning, they attacked the Odessa region.

"There is no silence in Ukraine. Constant Russian attacks with drones, missiles, and aerial bombs. That is why it is so important to implement as soon as possible everything we agreed on with our partners these past days in Italy," he added.

Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine needs protection — primarily air defense systems, including interceptor drones.

"This was discussed with all our partners. We have received positive signals, and it is crucial that these signals turn into real investments in this technology. Sanctions must be strengthened. We are expecting the adoption of a new sanctions package. Everything that will put pressure on Russia and stop it must be implemented as quickly as possible," the President concluded.

Russian overnight strike on July 11

Russian troops attacked eastern and northern regions of Ukraine overnight with strike drones. The enemy damaged a maternity hospital in Kharkiv. At least six people were injured. RBC-Ukraine compiled key information about the attack on the city.

Explosions were also reported in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region. A hospital building was damaged in another Russian strike. Several people were injured.