Missiles strike Zelensky's hometown as Russia targets civilians
Late Monday evening, Russian missiles fell on Kryvyi Rih – the hometown of Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin's army shelled civilian targets. There are casualties.
Kryvyi Rih is located in central Ukraine. Local services reported that the missiles damaged residential buildings, medical facilities, and over a dozen garages.
A fire broke out amid the ruins, covering an area of approximately 500 square metres. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours. Photos from the rescue operation appeared on social media.
In 1978, Volodymyr Zelensky was born in Kryvyi Rih. The President of Ukraine commented on the attack on his hometown on platform X.
"Every handshake with the war criminal Putin gives him confidence. Every kind smile convinces him that he can get away with his crimes. Instead of flirting with him, we must force him to peace through our collective resolve," he wrote.
Zelensky was likely referring to an incident a few days ago when UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
A brutal Russian attack: "Death and ruin"
"Appeasement never brings peace - it only whets the aggressor's appetite. At the same time, we must isolate the aggressor and increase pressure on it until it stops terrorizing. Adherence to common principles saves human life and cultural heritage. Neglecting them brings death and destruction," added Volodymyr Zelensky.
