Russo-Ukrainian war must not be overshadowed by Iran war, Zelenskyy says after Dnipro strikes

Five people were killed, more than 40 were injured and two remain missing due to deadly Russian strikes on the city of Dnipro on 25 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Russia has been terrorising Dnipro with missile and drone attacks. Strikes have hit ordinary residential buildings, energy facilities, civilian sites. During the day, the Russians once again attacked the same residential area they had struck overnight. There have been numerous casualties. As of now, more than 40 people have been reported wounded in Dnipro, including children. Twenty‑three people have been hospitalised.

Two more are missing – their search will continue until their fate is determined. Sadly, five people in the city have been killed by these Russian strikes. My condolences to their families and loved ones."

Details: Zelenskyy stressed the importance of ensuring that "the world does not remain silent about what is happening and that this Russian war in Europe is not overshadowed by the war in Iran".

He said Shahed-type drones kill people in the same way everywhere and that protection against cruise missiles and ballistic threats must be equally reliable.

Quote: "We count on the timely implementation of each of our political agreements to strengthen air defence. And it is vital that pressure on Russia over this war does not stop for a single day – there must be no pauses in sanctions against Russia for each of these strikes."

Background:

• Four people were killed and 21 were injured, including a child, in a combined Russian missile and drone strike on the city of Dnipro on the night of 24-25 April.
• Russian forces launched a second attack on the city of Dnipro during the day on 25 April, killing one person. The death toll due to both strikes has risen to five people.

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