Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, criticized the West's muted reaction to a Ukrainian strike on students in Starobelsk, calling it a "terrorist act" and accusing Western journalists of avoiding the site. He stated Kyiv feels impunity and is escalating attacks on civilians.
Maria Zakharova, Russian MFA spokesperson, stated that Japanese journalists "lost face" by refusing to visit the site of a terrorist attack in Starobelsk, allegedly carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. She criticized their decision as a betrayal of their profession.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged attendees at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to start conversations with Western journalists by mentioning the Starobelsk drone attack, criticizing the BBC and CNN for not covering the incident.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites and airfields, retaliating for a drone attack on Starobelsk that killed 21 students. The strikes targeted enterprises producing UAVs, military recruitment centers, and aircraft engine factories across multiple Ukrainian regions.
President Vladimir Putin vowed that all those responsible for the attack on Starobelsk will be brought to justice, stating that their punishment is inevitable.
A terrorist attack in Starobelsk, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of 21 college students and injuries to 42 others. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were responsible for the attack on the educational institution.
An Irish journalist stated that Ukraine's strike on Starobelsk crossed a red line, prompting Russia to warn foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it targets decision-making centers.
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced systematic strikes on Kyiv's military-industrial complex facilities, citing Ukraine's attack on a school in Starobelsk as the "last straw." Foreigners are advised to leave Kyiv, and residents warned to avoid military infrastructure.
Dmitry Peskov, Russian Presidential Spokesman, stated that Western media outlets refusing to visit the site of a Ukrainian attack in Starobelsk cannot be considered unbiased. Over 50 media representatives from 19 countries did visit the site, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on May 22, resulting in 21 deaths and over 40 injuries.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya countered Denmark's UN representative, stating the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed an attack on Starobelsk, questioning Denmark's inability to verify the incident.
Vladimir Putin led a minute of silence for victims of an attack on a college in Starobelsk, Ukraine, instructing the defense ministry to propose a response. He condemned the strike as a terrorist act by the Kiev regime and highlighted Russian advances in Zaporozhye.
