Ukraine to raise Russian strike on Ternopil at UN Security Council
Photo: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine will put today's Russian strike on a residential high-rise in Ternopil in focus at the UN Security Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 20, according to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
"Ukraine will bring Russia’s horrific murder of at least 25 people, including 3 children, in Ternopil to the spotlight of tomorrow’s UN Security Council meeting," Sybiha said.
He emphasized that Ukraine is calling for condemnation, justice, and a decisive response.
"We have already addressed all of our partners and international organizations, informing about the consequences of the strike. Against the backdrop of such brutality, we reiterate our call for the provision of additional air defense and other equipment to protect our people," the minister stated.
Sybiha also instructed all Ukrainian embassies to lower their flags and open books of condolence.
Russian strike on Ternopil
In the early hours of Wednesday, November 19, Russian forces carried out a combined attack on Ternopil using missiles and attack drones.
The strike damaged residential buildings, leaving dead and injured. Part of one high-rise building collapsed, and rescue operations are ongoing.
According to the latest information, 25 people were killed and more than 70 were injured. Children are among the dead and wounded.
Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Air Force Command, said preliminary data indicate that a Kh-101 missile hit the residential building in Ternopil.
In total, Russian forces launched nearly 50 missiles and 476 drones of various types. Air defense units shot down most of the targets.
