Zelensky addressed partners after the strike on Zaporizhzhia: three dead.
Zelensky called on international partners to strengthen air defense after the missile strike
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, appealed to international partners for the urgent strengthening of air defense after yet another missile strike by Russia on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in the deaths of three people.
'The world has enough systems to do this. We have transmitted all requests regarding air defense to partners: concerning 'Patriots' and other systems that can be effective for saving lives,' emphasized the head of state.
According to him, the issue of protecting Ukrainian skies depends solely on the political decisions of the American administration, European leaders, and other partners around the world. 'Decisions that can save thousands of lives and nullify Russian terror,' the president underlined.
Missile attack on Zaporizhzhia: casualties and injured
As a result of the missile attack on Zaporizhzhia on December 10, at least 16 people were also injured, including two medical workers. One of the wounded is in serious condition. The missile strike destroyed a private clinic and damaged surrounding buildings in the city center.
According to the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, Ivan Fedorov, at least eight people may be under the rubble of the collapsed building. Rescue workers from the State Emergency Service, three medical teams, and law enforcement are working at the scene.
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