Russians kill family of three in Sumy region: Zelenskyy details bus attack

Seven wounded are currently in hospitals after the Russian drone strike on the bus. The people have burns, fractures, concussions. All are receiving the necessary assistance.

He also recalled that nine fatalities have already been confirmed.

"According to preliminary reports, the Russians killed a family: father, mother, and daughter died in the attack. My condolences to all the families and loved ones. All the deceased were civilians. And the Russians could not have failed to understand what kind of vehicle they were targeting. This was a deliberate killing of civilians," Zelenskyy wrote.

The president reminded that yesterday, during negotiations in Istanbul, the Russians had an opportunity to cease fire.

"Ukraine has long been offering this — a full and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives. Russia retains nothing but the ability to continue killing," Zelenskyy noted.

He believes the world must pressure Russia to stop the killings. For this, sanctions need to be strengthened.

"Yesterday in Istanbul, everyone saw a weak and unprepared Russian delegation without a meaningful mandate. This must change. Real steps are needed to end the war. We are expecting strong sanctions against Russia from the United States, from Europe, and from all our partners," Zelenskyy wrote.

Strike on the bus

A Russian drone attacked a bus, killing nine people this morning near Bilopillia in the Sumy region.

According to the head of the Bilopillia community, the people on the bus were evacuating from Bilopillia. The identities of some of the deceased are still being established, most of the victims are elderly women.

A day of mourning has also been declared in the region due to Russia's strike on the bus.