Zelenskyy on Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine: Russia chose to end silence, we will respond symmetrically – photos
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that by resuming drone attacks and airstrikes against Ukraine, Russia had itself chosen to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days and reiterated that Ukraine would respond symmetrically.
Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Russia itself chose to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days. Overnight, more than 200 attack drones were launched against Ukraine. Aerial bombs were used again on the front – more than 80 of them, and over 30 airstrikes were recorded. Attack drones were shot down in Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv oblasts, as well as in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Energy facilities, apartment buildings and a kindergarten were damaged, and there was also a strike on an ordinary civilian locomotive on the railway... People have been reported injured as a result of these strikes. And, sadly, there are fatalities. My condolences to the family and loved ones."
Details: The president recalled that the Ukrainian side had previously stated it would respond symmetrically to all Russian actions.
"Russia must end this war, and it is Russia that must take the step towards a real, lasting ceasefire," Zelenskyy said.
According to Zelenskyy, until that happens, sanctions against Moscow remain necessary and should continue to operate and be strengthened. He stressed that there should be no easing of pressure and that partners should continue working together for security, justice and a reliable peace.
Background:
- US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war on 8 May.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the US president's statement about the ceasefire with Russia on 9-11 May and announced a prisoner-of-war exchange in the 1,000-for-1,000 format on 9 May.
- Zelenskyy also allowed Russia to hold its Victory Day parade under the ceasefire by his decree.
- Russia also agreed to support Trump's initiative for a ceasefire with Ukraine from 9 to 11 May and to carry out the exchange.
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