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Russia has been trying to invade Ukraine with a large-scale attack since February 2022. These attacks include ground conflicts as well as air and missile attacks. The international community provides military, financial and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and imposes sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that 25 people died and 100 people were injured due to the air strikes of the Russian army on his country.
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In his video message shared on his social media account, Zelenskiy evaluated the results of Russia's air strikes against Ukraine last night and this morning.
Referring to the search and rescue efforts following the missile attack on the city of Priluki in the Chernihiv region, Zelenskiy stated that the number of people who lost their lives there increased to 19.
Stating that an apartment building in the city was targeted with an "X-101" type missile, Zelenskiy noted that there were 5 children among the dead.
Recalling that the Russian army carried out attacks with various missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in different regions of Ukraine, Zelenskiy said, "After this comprehensive attack on Ukraine, the total number of deaths is 25 and 100 people were injured." he said.
Noting that sanctions against Russia have decreased to a certain extent, Zelenskiy underlined that Ukraine's allies should increase the pressure on Moscow.
Pointing out that they need more air defense missiles, Zelenskiy emphasized that the danger of Russian air attacks continues every day.
In his written statement today, Zelenskiy reported that the Russian army targeted 12 different regions of Ukraine.
In the statement published by the Ukrainian Army Air Forces Command, it was stated that 44 missiles and 117 UAVs launched by the Russian army were neutralized.
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Ukraine will demand and receive more air defense systems from its allies.
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Russia will continue or may increase air strikes against Ukraine in the short term.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that 25 people died and 100 people were injured in the air strikes of the Russian army against his country. Zelenskiy stated that there were 19 dead and 5 children in the X-101 type missile attack on the apartment building in the city of Priluki in the Chernihiv region. He also emphasized that Russia targeted 12 different regions and Ukraine's need for air defense.

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