Russia launches over 1,100 guided bombs in a week — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President says attacks targeted civilians and infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russian forces had launched more than 1,100 guided bombs in the past week, targeting civilian areas and critical infrastructure.
Speaking in a video address, Zelenskyy said the attacks had caused widespread damage and loss of life.
Zelenskyy calls for more international support
In his address, Zelenskyy called on the international community to provide more military and financial support to Ukraine.
He said that Ukraine needed more weapons, ammunition, and financial assistance to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
Attacks continue despite international condemnation
The Russian attacks come despite widespread international condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine.
The United Nations has passed a resolution condemning the invasion, and many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia.
Russia claims attacks are justified
Russia has claimed that its attacks are justified, saying that it is targeting military targets and that it is not targeting civilians.
However, evidence on the ground suggests that Russian forces have been deliberately targeting civilian areas.
Attacks likely to continue
It is likely that the Russian attacks will continue in the coming weeks and months.
Russia has shown no sign of withdrawing its forces from Ukraine, and it is likely that it will continue to use its air power to target civilian areas and critical infrastructure.
The international community must continue to provide support to Ukraine and to pressure Russia to end its aggression.