Two people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, with attacks damaging homes, energy infrastructure and a port.
Taking to his X account on Sunday, Zelenskyy said he had received reports of strikes in Odesa, Kharkiv, Pavlohrad and several other regions. In Odesa, repair teams were working to restore electricity after an attack on energy infrastructure, while residential buildings and the port were also damaged.
“ In Odesa and the region, repair work is ongoing to restore power supply to people after a brutal strike on the energy sector. All necessary services are involved, and the work will continue for as long as needed. Residential buildings and the port were also damaged overnight. This is, in particular, how Russia is systematically waging war against global food security,” he said.
Eight people were reported injured in Odesa and the surrounding region, according to Zelenskyy. He said those injured were receiving assistance.
In Kharkiv, a drone strike hit a residential high-rise, destroying four floors of the building. Zelenskyy noted dozens of people were wounded and two people were killed.
“In Kharkiv, a direct drone strike destroyed four floors of an ordinary residential high-rise. Dozens of people were wounded, and two people were killed.”
Pavlohrad was also hit, with Zelenskyy describing a strike near a shopping centre and against energy infrastructure as particularly severe.
“In Pavlohrad, there was an absolutely wicked strike near a shopping mall and on energy infrastructure. Nine people were injured in the city, including four children,” he stated.
Zelenskyy explained that strikes were also reported in Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
He said the scale of the attacks demonstrated the continued threat posed by Russia’s use of missiles, drones and aerial bombs.
“Russia continues to bet on ballistic terror, which is not limited to just one city or community. This week alone, 61 missiles of various types were used against Ukraine, including 56 that strike along a ballistic trajectory. There were also more than 1,560 attack drones and 1,540 aerial bombs.”
President Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia, including additional sanctions, while urging continued support for Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities.
“Every such attack on human life serves as a constant reminder – we need more pressure, more sanctions against Russia, and more air defense for Ukraine. I am grateful to those who are helping,” he said.
The latest strikes come as Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, with attacks regularly reported against urban areas and critical infrastructure.
Ukraine has repeatedly called on its international partners to strengthen its air-defence systems to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from missile and drone attacks.
The latest reported casualties and damage have further highlighted the continuing impact of the conflict on Ukrainian cities, energy supplies and infrastructure.