'Stop Russia's economy': Zelenskyy demands global response after deadly Zaporizhzhia bombing

Ukrainian rescuers, medical teams, police, and other emergency services are currently responding to the Russian bombing.

Air-dropped bombs on the city, on residential buildings, on the bus station, and on one of the clinics. Unfortunately, there are casualties. Everyone will receive help. I thank every employee of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and all services for responding very quickly and always saving lives under any circumstances," Zelenskyy said.

He stressed that Russian forces continue to take lives along the entire frontline, targeting frontline communities, border towns, and Ukrainian villages.

According to the President, no deadlines or expectations from them make any difference.

"They do not want to stop the killings. The only thing they are looking for is a way to kill Ukraine. We clearly understand the threats. All our partners just as clearly understand the threats. Everyone sees that there has been no real step from Russia toward peace, no action on the ground or in the air that could save lives," Zelenskyy said.

Given this, Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and increased pressure.

"Strength is needed – of the United States, of Europe, of all nations in the world that want peace and stability in international relations. If Russia does not want to stop the war, then its economy must be stopped," he concluded.

Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the region

Russian forces regularly target Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region with drones, air bombs, and missiles.

Today's attacks followed the same pattern. On the evening of August 10, explosions rocked the city and region after Russia struck using guided air bombs.

It was soon confirmed that Russian forces hit the central bus station of Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb. By 7:20 PM Kyiv time, the number of wounded had reached 12.