In Kursk, it has already been possible to distract about 40 thousand Russian soldiers, - Zelensky.

Zelensky about the Russian attack on a boarding house in Sumy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky delivered his daily address on September 19, 2024, on the 939th day of the full-scale war. He commented on the key events of the day and the important issues facing the country.

Zelensky reported on a Russian strike on a boarding house for the elderly in Sumy. According to him, almost 300 people were in the building, including over 200 patients and 60 employees. The President noted that evacuation and search for people under the rubble continue. At least one person is already known to have died and several were injured. Zelensky emphasized that Russia could not have been unaware that this is a civilian object, not a military base.

Active combat operations in Donetsk region

The head of state also spoke about active combat operations in the Donetsk region, particularly in the Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk directions. According to him, the Ukrainian Defense Forces managed to reduce the assault potential of the occupiers, although the situation remains difficult.

Operation in the Kursk region

The President mentioned an operation in the Kursk region, which, according to him, distracted about 40 thousand Russian soldiers. He thanked all Ukrainian servicemen for their bravery.

Negotiations with the President of the European Commission

Zelensky announced important negotiations with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Among the key topics are energy, arms supplies, political interaction regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU, and the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Allocation of 50 billion for Ukraine

The President emphasized the importance of the mechanism for implementing the decision to allocate 50 billion for Ukraine from Russian assets. He expressed hope that this support will become tangible in the near future.