Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Russia's overnight attacks on Ukraine, saying Moscow used "more than a hundred different weapons." This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia used "jet-powered drones, loitering munitions and ballistic missiles." He also pointedly said Ukraine had "no early warning" on one of the strikes in Kyiv.
"An ordinary residential building was destroyed in Kharkiv; the rescue operation continued virtually all night as first responders searched for people under the rubble. Four people were killed in this strike on the building in Kharkiv. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. In Kharkiv alone, 41 people were injured in just one evening," Zelenskyy said.
He also noted a "particularly vile ballistic missile strike" on Kyiv — five missiles that hit civilian infrastructure. "Unfortunately, we received no early warning from our partners about this strike. Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues. This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles," he said.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump's ceasefire announcement, but "Russia did not heed the American president."
"During this time, the Russians have attacked both our energy facilities and our critical infrastructure, sending absolutely clear signals that they have no intention of refraining from strikes on Ukraine. Nineteen regions of our country have come under attack in these two days alone," Zelenskyy said.
He stressed that Ukraine's position remains unchanged: "Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps toward de-escalation, and effective pressure on Russia is needed to make de-escalation happen. Wars end when the aggressor realizes that it cannot prolong the war."
According to Zelenskyy, global pressure on Russia contributes to exactly that — bringing peace closer. "But direct or indirect support for Russia, slowing down assistance to Ukraine, and making it harder to protect lives against ballistic missiles will certainly not help bring peace. Everyone needs peace. A strong America, a strong Europe, and strong partners are needed," he said.