Baby — four months, his name was Timofey. And boy — Mark, the child is not yet three years old. These children were killed by Russia during the Shehed attack on Odessa.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky began his evening address with these words and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
— The rescue operation continued all day in Odessa at the site where the Russian Shahed was hit. Now the State Emergency Service, police and other services continue to work — there is information about people under the rubble. As of this time, seven people are known to have died, including two children. My condolences to all family and friends. Eight people were injured — still a child, three years old, girl, — Zelensky said.
Zelensky called on the West to provide Ukraine with air defense systems
The President noted that all those who were wounded are being provided with the necessary assistance. And he called on Western partners not to delay the transfer of weapons to Ukraine, because every day the number of children killed by Russian aggression is growing.
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— I thank each and everyone who takes part in the rescue operation and who supports the people. It is very important for everyone to be together and help. There is and cannot be any military sense in such attacks by Shaheds — This is terror, which has the sole purpose of destroying lives, solely intimidating people. The world knows what can be opposed to terror. The world has enough air defense systems, systems for protecting against suicide bombers and missiles. And the delay in the supply of weapons to Ukraine and air defense to protect our people leads, unfortunately, to such losses, to the fact that the list of children whose lives are taken by Russia is constantly growing, — Zelensky added.
The President emphasized that Russian terror must lose and if anyone else lacks motivation, Shakhety every night — this is motivation.
— Russian missiles, Russian evil. Our every loss. Each of our warriors who gave their lives for the independence of Ukraine. A clear understanding of the enemy and real, not feigned respect for our heroes — all this is motivation to fight. Destroy the occupiers. And work for the sake of our state and people. For the sake of strengthening Ukraine, — the head of state emphasized. And he added that everyone who works for the state must be in the state, for the state, and take care of the state.
— Every day I am in communication with my partners so that we can get exactly what we need. Daily — military reports. Every day the Commander-in-Chief and commanders are at the front, exactly where they are needed. At the Commander-in-Chief — carte blanche for personnel changes in the army, at headquarters — any, — he said.
Zelensky is waiting for Syrsky’s report on the situation at the front
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian commanders must know the front, feel the front — real needs. They should really be with the soldiers and sergeants. Be what you need to be in order to achieve Ukrainian goals.
At the beginning of the week after Colonel General Syrsky returns from the front, the President expects him with a detailed report and specific proposals for further changes and our actions.
— We are preparing further work with partners — our meetings, our negotiations — for the sake of weapons for Ukraine, for the sake of continuity of support. Strength is needed, and from everyone. We must win this battle. A battle against evil and also against despondency, which Putin really counts on. We must protect Ukraine and life. And we can do it. I thank each and everyone who is now in battle, at combat posts, on combat missions! Thanks to all the warriors of the mobile fire groups, everyone who protects our skies! Thanks to everyone who works in the defense industry and daily increases our own weapons production. This is very important — Zelensky said.
At the end of his speech, he noted the staff of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine — all rescuers, and especially those who are currently working in Odessa.
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