More than 50 attack drones and 40 missiles launched by Russia last week, – Zelensky
Source: president Volodymyr Zelensky
In his evening address, president Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the search and rescue operation continued all day in Odesa at the place where the Shahed drone hit a residential high-rise building.
Zelensky called on international partners to help Ukraine destroy Russian terror by supplying the necessary ammunition and strengthening air defense.
The president informed that 12 civilians, including among 5 children, were killed by the Russian drone.
The president added that on March 3, Russian troops targeted the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk region.A guided aerial bomb hit the house wounding at least 16 people.
Zelensky emphasized that during the week, Russians launched almost 400 guided aerial bombs, more than 50 Shahed drones and more than 40 missiles.
He called on all leaders and international organizations to react to Russia’s actions, and to react harshly.
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