Zelenskyy Demands Immediate EU 21st Sanctions Package After 135-Drone Attack.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Urgent Call to the European Union

According to UATV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for intensified pressure on Russia and the swift adoption of the European Union’s 21st sanctions package. His appeal follows a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine overnight on July 14. The attack involved 135 drones and 10 missiles, resulting in casualties.

Details of the Attack

According to reports, seven people were wounded in the Kharkiv region, including a child. Three others were injured in the Chernihiv region. In Zaporizhzhia, a residential apartment building was damaged. Kyiv recorded damage to 16 structures, including a school and a business. Additional strikes hit the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zhytomyr, and Odesa regions.

Zelenskyy stated that

“pressure on Russia must be increased. There is no time to waste, and the EU’s 21st sanctions package should be adopted this week.”

“Last night, the Russians launched 135 drones and 10 missiles of various types at our cities and communities, most of them ballistic.”

This situation underscores the severity of the threat posed by Russian attacks and the critical importance of international support for Ukraine during this difficult period. Zelenskyy’s appeal to the European Union highlights the need for a swift international response to the escalating conflict, particularly through the imposition of new sanctions. It is essential that EU countries recognize the gravity of the situation in Ukraine and coordinate their efforts to ensure regional security.