Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians with important request amid escalating Russian attacks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukrainians should pay attention to air raid signals in the coming days. Amid frequent Russian strikes, preserving lives is crucial, according to the evening address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The head of the state has reminded that as a result of today's attack by Russian occupiers, 130 people were wounded. Moreover, five civilians lost their lives.
Zelenskyy expresses his condolences to those who lost their loved ones.
"And please, pay attention to air raid alerts, these days especially. These savages want to inflict pain on Ukraine. It is imperative to safeguard lives," Zelenskyy states.
Massive enemy strike
Today, on January 2nd, Russian occupiers once again launched a massive attack on Ukraine. They used kamikaze drones and missiles for this purpose.
The enemy's main target was Kyiv. Near the capital, the air defense forces shot down approximately 60 missiles. In particular, they managed to destroy the enemy's hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, which were launched by MiG-31K aircraft.
Overall, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 72 missiles today.
Despite the successful work of the air defense systems, there are casualties in Kyiv and several regions. In the capital, dozens of civilians were injured due to falling debris.
For more detailed information on the aftermath of the Russian terrorist attack, you can find it in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
