Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned large-scale Russian attacks as 'vile', with reported death tolls rising through the day and rescue workers searching for residents in Pryluky where an apartment building was destroyed.
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Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Russian attacks as 'vile'.
- An apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed in the attacks.
- Rescue workers are continuing to search for residents.
- Reported death tolls rose through the day, according to the BBC.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned what he called ‘vile’ large-scale Russian attacks, according to the BBC. The strikes caused significant casualties and destruction, with rescue operations ongoing in affected areas.
Among the hardest-hit locations was Pryluky, where an apartment building was destroyed. The BBC reported that rescue workers were continuing their search for residents in the aftermath of the attack.
The reported death toll rose over the course of the day as the BBC updated its coverage. Figures cited in successive reports increased as the situation developed and more information emerged from the scene.
The destruction of residential buildings has left rescue teams working to locate people who may still be trapped. The ongoing search reflects the scale of the damage caused by the attacks.
Zelensky’s condemnation underscores the continuing toll of the conflict on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, with residential areas among the sites affected by the large-scale strikes.
Why it matters
The attacks highlight the continuing human cost of the war in Ukraine, particularly for civilians living in residential areas. Strikes on apartment buildings and ongoing rescue efforts underscore the dangers faced by Ukrainian communities and the scale of destruction in the conflict.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Russian attacks cause major destruction?
According to the BBC, an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed, and rescue workers are continuing to search for residents there.
How did Zelensky respond to the attacks?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the large-scale Russian attacks, describing them as 'vile', according to the BBC.
Are rescue operations still underway?
Yes. The BBC reported that rescue workers are continuing their search for residents after the apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
Timeline
- Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 24
BBC World: Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
- Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 22
BBC World: Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
- Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 20
BBC World: Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
- Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
BBC World: Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.