Russian missiles hit Zelensky's hometown, sparking outrage
Late on Monday evening, Russian missiles struck Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin's forces targeted civilian areas, resulting in casualties.
Kryvyi Rih is located in central Ukraine. According to local services, the missiles damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and over a dozen garages.
A fire broke out at the site of the attack, spanning an area of approximately 5,380 square feet. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours, and photos of the rescue operation were shared on social media.
Volodymyr Zelensky was born in Kryvyi Rih in 1978. The President of Ukraine commented on the attack on his hometown on platform X.
"Every handshake with the war criminal Putin gives him confidence. Every kind smile convinces him that he can get away with his crimes. Instead of flirting with him, we must force him to peace through our collective resolve," he wrote.
Zelensky was likely referring to an incident a few days prior when UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
A brutal Russian attack: "Death and ruin"
"Appeasement never brings peace - it only whets the aggressor's appetite. At the same time, we must isolate the aggressor and increase pressure on it until it stops terrorizing. Adherence to common principles saves human life and cultural heritage. Neglecting them brings death and destruction," added Volodymyr Zelensky.
