Russian Missile Attacks on Kiev: Updates and Ukrainian President’s Response

2023-06-02 00:56:15

The Ukrainian authorities have once more reported waves of attacks on the capital Kiev. “There are explosions in the city. The anti-aircraft defenses are working,” Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said in a statement. He later added: “More explosions in the city”. Earlier, according to official websites, air alerts were raised across Ukraine due to Russian missile attacks.

Zelenskyj: Russia’s defeat is approaching

After the European solidarity summit in Moldova, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees Russia’s defeat in the ongoing war coming closer.

Yesterday’s meeting with the heads of state and government was used to the maximum to mobilize aid to Ukraine and bring the defeat of the “terrorists” closer, Zelenskyy said in his evening video message, which he delivered following the summit of the new European Political Community ( EPG) recorded. The time is near when Russia will be held accountable for its killings, he said.

“New Decisions”

Zelenskyj had met several heads of state and government in Moldova, who promised further help to Ukraine, which had been attacked by Russia. “We are launching new choices for Ukraine’s defense, including anti-aircraft defenses, fighter jets and our ground push,” he said.

A package of security guarantees on the way to NATO and a peace summit to implement Kiev’s proposals for an end to the war are also being prepared. A core demand of Zelenskyj’s peace plan revolves around the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Russia rejects that.

Problems with bunkers

Zelenskyi also stressed that apart from military aid from abroad, Ukraine itself should do more for the security of its citizens. He reiterated demands that a sufficient number of bunkers must be accessible everywhere. “The situation like last night in Kiev, when people came to the bunker and it was locked, shouldn’t happen once more,” he said. It is the duty of the municipalities to ensure that the shelters are open around the clock.

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