Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
President Zelenskyy has criticized the lack of anti-missile defenses following a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv. Meanwhile, much of Europe is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves and drought conditions.
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The combination of ongoing war in Ukraine and extreme climate events underscores the multifaceted crises currently facing the European continent.
At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 injured after another horrific night of Russian attacks on Kyiv, with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying that “ballistic missile interceptors could have saved the lives of those killed today”.
A fire breaks out following massive Russian ballistic missile strikes in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv./Getty Images “It is very important for partners to realise that delays in their deliveries or failure to provide anti-ballistic measures lead to such terrible casualties and destruction,” he said on social media.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko earlier warned that “there may still be people under the rubble”.
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