Russia preparing new massive strike on Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (facebook.com/zelenskyy.official)
Russia may once again be preparing a massive strike on Ukrainian territory. This is indicated by intelligence reports, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to Zelenskyy, he briefed the Austrian chancellor on a new threat from Russia.
"I informed the Chancellor about our intelligence data indicating that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike against Ukrainian cities and communities," the President says.
Zelenskyy also thanks Austria for its support of Ukraine and its sympathy regarding the ongoing Russian airstrikes.
"It is very important that partners provide joint responses to these attacks, primarily through the supply of anti-ballistic capabilities," the head of state emphasizes.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine on May 24
Russia last launched a massive strike against Ukraine on the night of May 24. At that time, Russian main targets were Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
Russia deployed 90 missiles of various types, including the medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile, and 600 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 55 missiles and 549 drones.
In Kyiv, residential buildings have been destroyed or damaged in virtually all districts.
According to the latest data, 3 people were killed and 86 wounded. Of these, medical personnel hospitalized 31 wounded, including three children (in moderate condition).
Three of the injured are in critical condition. Medical personnel provided outpatient care to 16 of the injured.
RBC-Ukraine visited the scene and documented the consequences of Russia’s war crime in a report.
