Nine Persons Killed, Over 40 Injured As Russia Resumes Attacks On Ukraine
In a statement issued by him, he accused Russia of committing war crimes.
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Russia of killing nine people in renewed attacks on the country.
In a statement issued by him, he accused Russia of committing war crimes.
“Doctors in the Dnipro region are currently providing all necessary assistance to those injured this morning in a Russian FPV drone strike.”
“It was an egregiously brutal attack – and an absolutely deliberate war crime. In the city of Marhanets, the Russians struck a bus which was transporting workers of a mining and processing plant,” he said on Wednesday.
He noted that the target of the attack was a civilian bus.
“An ordinary bus. Clearly a civilian object, a civilian target. More than 40 people were injured, most of them women, and some received very severe wounds.”
“Tragically, 9 people were killed. My condolences go out to their families and loved ones.”
“Such Russian FPV drone strikes on civilians, sadly, are commonplace. Civilians in Kherson and the region, in Kupyansk, Pokrovsk, and communities in the Dnipro region – Nikopol and Marhanets – suffer the most from this kind of terror.”
“These attacks happen practically on a daily basis. The Russians even showboat about them, posting footage of strikes on civilians online.”
“The whole world should take this seriously – if the Russians are using this form of terror, other terrorists may adopt it too.
That’s one of the reasons continued Russian aggression is a global threat. War evolves over time, and the longer it lasts, the more, unfortunately, the methods of killing and cruelty can be modernised.”
“In Ukraine, we insist on an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire. That was the proposal put forward by the United States on March 11 of this year — and it was absolutely reasonable.”
“This is absolutely possible – but only if Russia agrees and stops the killing.”
President Zelensky emphasised that Ukraine is ready to cease attacks on civilian targets, stressing that preserving lives remains a top priority.
“On Easter, we succeeded in reducing the intensity of hostilities, and there were no air raid alerts. Ukraine proposed extending this state of silence for at least 30 days and making the ceasefire comprehensive.”
“We are also ready for an immediate ceasefire at least for civilian targets, and we have repeatedly announced this. Preserving lives must be a shared top priority for all partners.”
“There was a meeting with partners in Paris. Today, discussions continue in London – Ukraine’s delegation has already begun its meetings. Ukraine has repeatedly said that it does not rule out any format that can lead to a ceasefire and, ultimately, real peace. Stopping the killing is task number one. I am grateful to everyone who is focused on this goal and helps us move toward ending the war,” he noted.
This development comes as talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and European officials to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine faltered on Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly canceled his trip to London, and negotiations were downgraded.
Rubio’s absence prompted the cancellation of a broader meeting of foreign ministers from Ukraine, Britain, France, and Germany, although talks continued at a lower level. The U.S. will now be represented by Ukraine envoy General Keith Kellogg.
