Russian Strikes K!ll 15 Civilians Including Three Children In Fresh B0mbing — Ukraine’s Minister

 

 

Russian Strikes Kill 15 Civilians Including Three Children In Fresh Bombing — Ukraine’s Minister

According to him, Russia launched guided aerial bombs at residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, killing civilians who were asleep in their homes.

Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Andrii Sybiha, has said that Russia killed at least 15 civilians, including three children, in a fresh aerial bombardment of residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia.

Sybiha said this in a statement on Saturday, saying the attack occurred as the United Nations Security Council was meeting at Ukraine’s request over Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians.

According to him, Russia launched guided aerial bombs at residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, killing civilians who were asleep in their homes.

“At least 15 civilians have been killed, including three children. Rescuers are still searching for people beneath the rubble. The death toll may rise,” Sybiha said.

“These were people sleeping in their homes. Children who should have woken up to another ordinary morning. Instead, Russian bombs killed them in their sleep.”

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The Ukrainian minister accused Moscow of continuing its military attacks while simultaneously using diplomatic platforms, including the United Nations, to present itself as seeking peace.

“Russia can deliver speeches at the UN, distort facts, and pretend to seek peace. But its actions speak with horrifying clarity,” he said.

“Every destroyed home, every murdered child, every family torn apart exposes the reality behind Moscow’s words.”

Sybiha said the latest attack demonstrated the need for the international community to maintain and increase pressure on Russia, warning against any economic relief for Moscow while the war continues.

“The international community must draw the right conclusions. Russia cannot be allowed to use diplomacy as cover for continued terror,” he said. “Nor should it receive economic relief while it continues to kill civilians.”

He further argued that any reduction in international pressure on Russia could encourage Moscow to continue its military campaign without fear of consequences.

“Any easing of pressure is perceived by Moscow as a signal that it can continue killing without consequences,” Sybiha said.

The Ukrainian minister called for a stronger international response to Russia’s military operations, saying the consequences of continued attacks extend beyond Ukraine.
“Russia’s terror has no limits, and neither should the international response to it,” he said.

“What is happening in Ukraine today is a warning to the entire world. We need united, decisive action to stop Russia’s crimes, protect innocent lives, and prevent this terror from spreading further.”

Sybiha said the continuing conflict was exacting a heavy toll on civilians and warned that delays in international action would result in more deaths.

“Every day of hesitation has a human cost. Today, that cost is being counted in the lives of innocent people in Zaporizhzhia,” he said.

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, earlier warned that allowing Russia to sell petroleum products to the United States could strengthen Moscow’s ability to sustain its war against Ukraine.

Zelensky described the agreement as a weak decision by Washington and argued that easing restrictions without meaningful progress towards ending the conflict could undermine diplomatic efforts.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Russia reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the United States and global markets following a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

In a statement reported by Reuters, the Ukrainian president said allowing Russia to earn additional revenue from petroleum sales amounted to investing in a war that needed to end rather than continue.

He also argued that Russia could use the additional revenue to finance its military operations.

Zelensky’s criticism came as Ukrainian representatives were engaging with American officials over efforts to find a resolution to the conflict.

The Ukrainian leader maintained that any easing of sanctions should be accompanied by genuine and reciprocal steps towards de-escalation.

His remarks highlight the tensions between Washington’s efforts to address fuel prices and Kyiv’s demand for sustained economic pressure on Russia.

The disagreement could complicate relations between the United States and Ukraine as both countries continue discussions over the war and possible diplomatic solutions.