After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks to achieve its goals, Euronews reports.
Kyiv has urged its Western partners to take immediate decisions on air defence and sanctions after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 20 people, with the death toll expected to rise.
Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit in what is described as one of the most intense assaults on Kyiv in recent months. Emergency services were continuing rescue operations on Thursday.
“War criminal Putin can only wage a vile and terroristic war against civilians, women and children,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.
“Such strikes are grave war crimes and we are informing all partners and international organisations about them, calling for accountability and strong responses.”
Sybiha called on Ukraine’s western partners to speed up the deliveries of air defence systems and interceptor missiles after a “night of horror”, warning against further delays.
“Decisions on air defence systems and missiles for Ukraine are needed right now, not later!” he wrote.
Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit in what is described as one of the most intense assaults on Kyiv in recent months. Emergency services were continuing rescue operations on Thursday.
“War criminal Putin can only wage a vile and terroristic war against civilians, women and children,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.
“Such strikes are grave war crimes and we are informing all partners and international organisations about them, calling for accountability and strong responses.”
Sybiha called on Ukraine’s western partners to speed up the deliveries of air defence systems and interceptor missiles after a “night of horror”, warning against further delays.
“Decisions on air defence systems and missiles for Ukraine are needed right now, not later!” he wrote.
