Zelensky says attacks in Ukraine's Dnipro region resulted in 11 deaths and 26 injuries
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, October 7 - Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the 7th that the Russian military launched attacks in multiple locations in Ukraine that day, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 26 injuries.
Zelensky stated on social media that the Russian military attacked a residential building in the city of Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, causing 5 deaths and 26 injuries. In addition, the Russian military also launched attacks in Dnipro city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Kremenchuk city in Poltava Oblast, and Kyiv city, resulting in at least 6 additional deaths.
Zelensky also mentioned that the ballistic missiles launched by Russia pose a significant challenge to Ukraine, and that air defense systems are "vital" for Ukraine. He hopes that relevant countries can provide Ukraine with "Patriot" missiles.
Russian forces launched attacks on multiple locations in Ukraine on October 7, 2023, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 26 injuries. The city of Priluki in Chernihiv Oblast was notably impacted, with 5 fatalities. Additional attacks occurred in Dnipro, Poltava, and Kyiv, leading to at least 6 more deaths. President Zelensky highlighted the significant threat posed by ballistic missiles and called for enhanced air defense support from allied nations.
- Russian forces attacked multiple locations in Ukraine on October 7, 2023.
- At least 11 people were killed and 26 injured due to the attacks.
- Priluki in Chernihiv Oblast was particularly affected, with 5 deaths and 26 injuries reported.
- Other affected areas include Dnipro, Poltava, and Kyiv, with at least 6 additional deaths.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the need for air defense systems against missile threats.