The strike reached the entrance of a nine-story building, many of which are now smoldering rubble.
By AFP
Lhe death toll from the Russian strike on a building in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, on Saturday has risen to 20, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Valentyn Reznichenko, announced on Sunday.
“Twenty innocent victims”, lamented Mr. Reznichenko on Telegram, specifying that 73 people had been injured. “Relief operations are continuing. The fate of more than 40 people remains unknown,” he added.
“Pursuit of Terror”
“Eternal memory to all whose lives were taken by the Russian terror! The world must stop this evil,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted on Saturday on social media, adding that “the clearing of debris in Dnipro continues.
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The strike reached the entrance of a nine-story building, many of which are now smoldering rubble. Ukrainians celebrated the Orthodox New Year (in the Julian calendar) on Saturday, a popular holiday on the eve of which children are traditionally given sweets.
“Festive Saturday – and pursuit of terror (Russian). While Ukrainian children are enjoying the treats received yesterday, Russia is attacking residential buildings,” commented Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska.
