Zelenskyy on the attack on Kryvyi Rih and the reaction of the USA: they are afraid of the word "russian"
Kyiv • UNN
Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US ambassador for the weak reaction to the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih. He thanked other countries for their support and called for increased sanctions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked representatives of allied countries for their principled position regarding the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, where people, adults and people died. At the same time, he noted that he was displeased with the position of the US Ambassador, who did not mention that the strike was carried out by Russia, UNN writes, citing Zelenskyy's page on Telegram.
Three-year-old Tymofiy, unfortunately, died in the hospital today. Seven-year-old Radyslav. Arina, who will also be 7 years old forever. Nine-year-old Herman. Fifteen-year-old Danylo. Fifteen-year-old Mykyta. Fifteen-year-old Alina. Kostyantyn, who will be 16 years old forever. Nikita is 17 years old. These are the children who were killed by the Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. There were only a few minutes after the launch from the Taganrog area on enemy territory. Also, unfortunately, 9 adults died. My condolences to all relatives and friends
The Head of State informed that the missile hit directly on the street where there were ordinary houses, a playground, shops, and a restaurant. Another 62 people were injured in the strike, including 12 children.
There are very seriously injured, they are now in hospitals. Doctors are doing everything possible to save lives
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also added that, in addition to ballistics, the Russians used attack drones against Kryvyi Rih yesterday. They attacked people directly during the rescue operation. As a result of the drone strike, 7 people were injured and one person died.
"There is simply no deeper cynicism, meanness and hatred for people than what Russia embodies now," Zelenskyy said.
The Head of State stressed that it is extremely important that this strike by the invaders on the residents of a peaceful city, like any other, does not go unanswered by the world. Kryvyi Rih and the whole of Ukraine have already been supported by many people yesterday and today.
"I am grateful for the principled position of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Austria. Thank you for the position and support of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. We appreciate that the Embassies of Japan, Great Britain, Switzerland and Germany have expressed their position in principle. Unfortunately, the reaction of the American Embassy is surprisingly disappointing: such a strong country, such a strong nation - and such a weak reaction. They are even afraid to say the word "Russian" when talking about the missile that killed children," Zelenskyy said.
The Head of State stressed that it is necessary to call things by their names, as well as to put pressure on Russia, which chooses to kill children instead of a ceasefire.
We need to impose additional sanctions against those who cannot exist without ballistic strikes against a neighboring nation. We need to do everything possible to save lives
He added that Ukraine had spoken with partners, including the American side, about additional air defense systems to protect against such missile strikes. Zelenskyy also said that he expects a positive decision on the issue of providing Ukraine with additional Patriot SAMs.
"Stopping the killing of people, saving the lives of children and establishing a lasting peace is possible only through the strength and coordinated work of partners. Thank you to everyone who is with Ukraine - from the beginning of this war and especially in such tragic days. Eternal memory to all our people whose lives were taken by Russian strikes!", - the President summarized.
Reminder
On Friday, April 4, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on a residential area of Kryvyi Rih.
The occupiers struck Kryvyi Rih with a cluster ballistic missile, preliminarily Iskander. This was written in Telegram by Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
The number of victims in Kryvyi Rih has increased to 72, almost half are in hospital. Earlier, the Russians struck the city with a ballistic missile, killing 19 people.
