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9 people were killed and dozens injured in Russian attack on Pokrovsk, Zelensky says

09 August 2023 04:47 (UTC +04:00)

Nine people were killed and 82 were injured after Russian missiles on Monday struck residential areas in the eastern city of Pokrovsk, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, APA reports citing CNN.

“Rescue operations in Pokrovsk in Donetsk region were completed today in the afternoon after yesterday's rocket attack by Russian terrorists,” Zelensky said. “Nine people died. My condolences to their family and friends. 82 people were injured.”

Zelensky also said there were two children among the injured. One of them, an 11-year-old, is in serious condition, he said.

The Ukrainian president reiterated that the fact that the second strike occurred when the rescue operation was underway indicated it was “a conscious decision of terrorists to cause the most pain and the most damage."

Zelensky noted he discussed how to protect Ukrainians more effectively “from the Russian invaders” during the phone call Tuesday with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

"We are preparing to upgrade our aviation with modern aircraft and it is the Netherlands that can become a leader in the issue of F-16s for Ukraine," he said.