Mārtiņš K.

According to data from French OSINT analyst Clément Molin, 96% of the sites attacked by Russia in Kyiv and the surrounding region in September were civilian targets.

Russia’s escalation with jet-powered “shaheds” is gradually becoming increasingly terrorist in nature. Throughout the day, the Russians have been deliberately targeting gas stations in Kyiv. Today alone, and from these strikes alone, two people have been killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Nine others have been injured. Among them is a first responder who was wounded in a double-tap strike. They also struck a Kyivstar company building. And these attacks have been ongoing since last night. There were strikes in the Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Odesa, Donetsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions. We cannot simply wait while Russia hones its repertoire of killing. Right now, maximum attention must be focused on protecting the skies, finding solutions to protect people, and scaling up countermeasures against Russian drones. I thank everyone who is helping provide Ukraine’s aircraft and air defense systems with the necessary missiles. All of this saves lives every day.

The coward in Moscow, who is afraid to meet with President Zelenskyy to end the war, continues to wage a war against civilians. Russia unleashed the largest number of ballistic missiles since the start of the war — around four dozen — in a brutal terrorist attack on the Ukrainian capital, killing and injuring people. We urge appropriate and strong responses. We need devastating pressure on Moscow to end this terror. There can be no pauses in increasing sanctions and isolation of Russia. The 21st EU package must be unblocked now. There can be no pauses in the protection of life. Agreements on additional interceptors must be implemented without delay. Everyone who is holding back these vital protection tools from delivery should know that the cost of delay is measured in human lives. There can be no pauses in our joint work to develop European protection from ballistic terror. We rely on anti-ballistic coalition to advance its work quickly. There can be no decisions to whitewash Russia’s war crimes by restoring its rights in international sports competitions. The blood of Ukrainians is on the hands of the sports bureaucrats taking such immoral steps. Putin will not be stopped through appeasement. He will go further unless he is stopped by strength now. Provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to stop Russia and end the war.

Just think about this. In the past seven days, Russia has killed at least 93 people across Ukraine. Some died instantly. Others died from the injuries they suffered. In a single moment, families, friends, and neighbours lost the people they loved. Over 500 people were injured by Russian missiles and drones. Many had to be rescued from the rubble. For many, these injuries will affect the rest of their lives. All of this happened for one reason: Russia deliberately chooses missile and drone terror against civilians. This is a systematic tactic that Russia executes every day, striking Ukrainian cities and villages. Every air defence system saves lives. Every anti-ballistic capability delivered by Ukraine's partners means more families will be spared this grief.

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv killing at least nine people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, officials said, just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year reut.rs/4fkz8aL

More than 500 personnel of the State Emergency Service have been involved in dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s overnight attack on our cities and communities. The main strike was on Kyiv, where dozens of residential buildings and other purely civilian infrastructure were damaged again. Tragically, four people have been reported killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. At this moment, 38 people are in hospitals in the capital, and all of them are receiving the necessary care. In Dnipro, a search and rescue operation is ongoing at the site of a four-story apartment building. Part of the building was essentially demolished. Nine people were killed in this attack, including a child. Thirty-five people were injured in the city. The fate of six more people remains unknown. The search for them will continue for as long as necessary. The Russians also struck energy facilities in the Kharkiv region and critical infrastructure in Kharkiv. Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions also came under attack. In total, overnight Russia launched 656 attack drones and 73 missiles of various types at our people – ballistic, cruise, and anti-ship missiles. A large-scale attack and an absolutely clear statement from Russia: if Ukraine is not protected from ballistic and other missile strikes, these attacks will continue. Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense so that this war can finally be brought to an end. And assistance from the United States in supplying missiles for Patriot systems is absolutely necessary. We are counting on the support of our partners and on effective responses to today’s attack. And I thank all Ukrainian men and women for not ignoring air raid alerts. Glory to Ukraine!

Russia fired 11 ballistic missiles and 164 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 5 people and injuring a dozen more, targeting mostly energy infrastructure across many regions. Two of the killed were first responders, killed in a vile double-tap strike targeting those who arrived to help people at the scene of the attack. Only a terrorist state like Russia employs inhuman and criminal tactics like these. While the world waits for Moscow to respond to Ukraine’s proposal of a ceasefire starting at midnight between May 5th and 6th, Russia shows its true face as a terrorist. And that is precisely why we need all of our partners, all peace-loving states, and international organizations to support President @ZelenskyyUa’s call for a ceasefire already tonight. We need a consolidated and principled stance from the entire international community for peace and diplomacy, not war and terror.

A horrific scene. Russia struck a residential building in Kharkiv, killing at least seven civilians, including two children. First responders continue to search for people under the rubble. Russia is a terrorist state. There can be no easing of restrictions against Russian murderers while they continue to kill Ukrainian children in their sleep. No easing of sanctions or bans at international sports and culture events. The regime in Moscow not only terrorizes Ukraine, but it also spreads terror throughout the world. It helps Iran murder and destroy. It strengthens the DPRK and its ability to threaten the region. Pressure on Russia must be increased in order to restore a lasting peace for Ukraine and for the sake of international peace and security.

Russia is a terrorist state. Led by the butcher in the kremlin. Pressure, sanctions, isolation is the only way to get to peace, not inclusion in international competitions. Full support to Ukraine and its people.

Russia has committed an act of outright barbarity. By claiming the use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile “Oreshnik” the Kremlin commits deliberate war crimes against civilians. Overnight, missiles tore into residential areas and critical infrastructure, plunging millions into darkness, cold and fear in the middle of winter. This is calculated, mass terror against an entire nation. Russia’s lies cannot hide its crimes. There can be no excuses, no neutrality. Only maximum pressure on the aggressor and unwavering support for Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

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