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Zelensky Accuses Putin of Attacking Residential Buildings and Schools After New Missile Barrage

From El Nacional · () Spanish

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attacking residential buildings and schools with nearly 90 missiles, including hypersonic systems.
  • The attacks in Kyiv resulted in at least 69 injuries and two deaths, damaging dozens of residential buildings and several schools.
  • Zelensky criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for attacking civilian infrastructure, stating that Russia cannot achieve victory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a massive Russian missile barrage that struck Kyiv overnight, accusing President Vladimir Putin of targeting civilian infrastructure. Zelensky reported that nearly 90 missiles of various types, including the hypersonic Oreshnik system, were deployed in the attack. He stated that dozens of residential buildings and several schools were damaged, and that at least 83 people were affected. The capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that 69 people were injured in Kyiv, with 36 hospitalized, while two fatalities were reported. Zelensky criticized Putin's strategy, saying, "Putin cannot even utter the word 'victory,' but 'continues to hit residential buildings with his missiles.'" He emphasized the need for consequences for Russia, noting that a water supply facility and a market were among the targets. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 55 Russian missiles and downing 549 drones out of 690 aerial attack systems used by Russia, with Kyiv as the primary target. The Ukrainian president stressed that such attacks are unacceptable and should not go unpunished.

Putin cannot even utter the word 'victory,' but 'continues to hit residential buildings with his missiles.'

· Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's message on his Telegram channel criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions.
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