Russian missile strike on Kharkiv: over 100 injured, Zelensky calls for Patriot assistance.

A missile strike using Iskander missiles occurred in Kharkiv, resulting in more than a hundred civilian injuries. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, one missile exploded over a residential area, while another hit an enterprise next to a residential building.

“There are absolutely different people: some are older, some are very young. They are all just living their lives in their own country, in their own city, and that makes them a target for Russia - for Russian missiles,” Zelensky noted.

The President appealed to international partners, particularly the United States, and called for the provision of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and missiles for them to protect against Russian cruise and ballistic missiles.

“There should not be a scenario where one nation deserves help more than another. And it is Christian to help. Especially when there is such an opportunity,” Zelensky emphasized.

In response to the attack, Ukraine expanded the sanctions list of individuals involved in the production of Russian Iskander missiles and other military equipment. The list includes Russian and Chinese companies. Zelensky stressed the necessity of holding accountable all those who contribute to the killings and war.

Analysis:

This news reports on the missile attack on Kharkiv by Russian Iskander missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on international partners to provide Ukraine with air defense systems to protect against similar attacks. In response to the attack, Ukraine expanded the sanctions list of those involved in the production of Russian missiles. Zelensky emphasized the need to hold responsible those who contribute to the killings and war.