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Six, including two children, killed in Russian airstrikes — Zelensky

22 October 2025 11:06 (UTC +04:00)

Six people, including two children, were killed in Russian airstrikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on his X account, APA reports.

“Another night proving that Russia does not feel enough pressure for dragging out the war. Our air defense forces, mobile fire groups, and drone interceptor crews were working all night and into the morning. Ordinary cities have been under fire, primarily our energy infrastructure, but many residential buildings have also been hit,” Zelensky wrote.

He noted that fires broke out in Zaporizhzhia, while residential buildings were hit in Kyiv. The Kyiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, and Sumy regions were targeted in the attacks.

“As of now, 17 people are known to have been injured. Unfortunately, six people were killed, among them two children. My condolences to their families and loved ones,” the Ukrainian leader added.

Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s talk of diplomacy is meaningless as long as its leadership does not face serious consequences.

“This can be ensured only through sanctions, long-range capabilities, and coordinated diplomacy among all our partners. It is high time the European Union adopted a strong sanctions package. We also count on firm measures from the United States and the G7, from all those who seek peace,” he said.

The President stressed the need for a united international response to Russia’s attacks, expressing gratitude to Ukraine’s partners for supplying air defense systems and long-range capabilities.

“Everyone who is now helping Ukraine with air defense systems and missiles for them is protecting lives. We are grateful for that. And everyone who helps Ukraine with long-range capabilities will bring the end of the war closer,” Zelensky concluded.