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The president of the United States, Joe Biden, considered that the attack on a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian capital, which left 32 dead and dozens injured, is “a horrible reminder of Russia’s brutality.”
“The missile attacks by Russia today killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians and caused damage and casualties in the largest children’s hospital in Kyiv. They are a horrible reminder of Russia’s brutality,” he said in a statement released by the White House.
In the document, released prior to the summit of the NATO in Washington, the president also stressed the importance of international support for the defense of Ukraine.
The United States considers that the attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv is “savage” and deliberate, said the Department of State on Monday.
“Russia carried out another savage missile attack once morest civilians,” a State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller, told reporters.
According to Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, a children’s hospital in Kyiv was targeted by Russian bombing.
Russia, on the other hand, maintains that the damage to this establishment was caused by a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile.
Asked regarding this statement, Miller replied: “There is no one else firing missiles at Ukraine at the moment.”
“These are places that have no military purpose. They do not host Ukrainian military assets. They do not host members of the Ukrainian army. They are civil infrastructures, pure and simple,” he said.
“Once once more, we have seen Putin deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure as part of its bloody war once morest Ukraine,” he added.
This offensive takes place on the eve of the start of the annual summit of the NATO in Washington, in which allied countries will focus on approving measures that guarantee long-term support for Ukraine once morest the Russian invasion.
“Unfortunately, it is normal for Mr. Putin to attack civilian infrastructure, and he does not care whether it is a hospital or a residential building,” said the spokesman for the National Security Council of the White House, John Kirby.
Kirby said the meeting in the US capital would send Putin “a strong signal that if he thinks he can outmaneuver a coalition of countries supporting Ukraine, he is wrong once more.”
“As President (Joe) Biden himself has said, Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, because free people refuse to live in a world of despair and darkness,” the National Security Council spokesman said.
At the summit, according to Kirby, the United States and several allies will make “several major announcements” aimed at strengthening the military and political partnership with Ukraine to help the country continue to defend itself and deter future Russian aggression.
Meanwhile, NATO is finalizing preparations for the summit that will begin on Tuesday in Washington with a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Alliance, in which it will reaffirm its long-term support for Ukraine at a time when Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets.
“In Ukraine, Russia continues its brutal war. Just today we have seen horrendous missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing innocent civilians, including children. I condemn these heinous attacks,” said Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a statement alongside US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin.
He made it clear that Russia cannot expect NATO to abandon Ukraine, but “will have to sit down and accept a solution in which Ukraine prevails as a sovereign and independent nation.”
In that line, the Heads of State and of Government of the 32 allies will support a new comprehensive package of support for Ukraine that, in the words of the US ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, “will help Ukraine modernize its forces, create a force for the future, work on aspects such as interoperability with the Alliance and continue to transform its Army.”
“We are building a bridge to bring Ukraine closer to NATO membership,” Smith said on American public radio NPR.
(With information from EFE)
US Condemns “Savage” Russian Attack on Kyiv Children’s Hospital
The United States has condemned a Russian missile attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine, which resulted in at least 32 deaths and numerous injuries. President Joe Biden described the attack as a “horrible reminder of Russia’s brutality.”
Biden Calls for Continued International Support for Ukraine
In a statement released by the White House, President Biden highlighted the importance of international support for Ukraine’s defense efforts. He emphasized the need for a united front once morest Russia’s aggression, recognizing the ongoing threat to Ukrainian civilians.
US Department of State: Deliberate Targeting of Civilians
The US Department of State labeled the attack a “savage” and deliberate act once morest civilians. Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that Russia was solely responsible for the missile attacks on Ukraine and that there was no justification for targeting non-military infrastructure.
Zelensky Claims Hospital Targeted by Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a children’s hospital in Kyiv was the direct target of a Russian bombing. He highlighted the deliberate nature of the attack, aiming to inflict civilian casualties and disrupt essential services.
Russia Claims Ukrainian Missile Responsible
Russia has denied responsibility for the attack, claiming that the damage to the hospital was caused by a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile. However, the US Department of State refuted this claim, asserting that only Russia was launching missiles in Ukraine.
NATO Summit to Strengthen Support for Ukraine
The devastating attack occurred on the eve of the NATO summit in Washington, where allied countries will address long-term support for Ukraine in its defense once morest Russia’s invasion. The summit will focus on strengthening military and political partnership, providing Ukraine with the necessary resources to continue its resistance.
NATO Reaffirms Support, Condemn’s Russian Attacks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned the “horrendous” missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, emphasizing the ongoing brutality of Russia’s war. He outlined the Alliance’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
New Comprehensive Package of Support for Ukraine
NATO members will unveil a new comprehensive package of support for Ukraine at the summit in Washington. The package will include financial assistance, military aid, and training, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities and deterring future Russian aggression.
A Step Toward Ukraine’s NATO Membership
The US Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, highlighted that the support package will “help Ukraine modernize its forces” and accelerate its integration with NATO. This move signifies a commitment to supporting Ukraine’s long-term security and potentially paving the way for its eventual membership in the alliance.
United Front Against Russian Aggression
The global community’s response to the attack has been united in condemning Russia’s actions and supporting Ukraine’s defense. The event has once once more highlighted the severity of Russia’s inhumane tactics and underscored the need for a strong and unwavering international response to the ongoing conflict.
