Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to the victims of a recent missile strike that hit a residential building in the Darniytskyi district of Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of 24 individuals, including three children. This tragic event occurred during a Russian attack that has drawn international attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
On the scene of the attack, Zelensky expressed his condolences, stating, “Here, Russia took the lives of 24 people, including three children. My sincere sympathies go out to all who lost loved ones due to this brutal terror. The world must remember the price Ukraine pays daily to prevent Russian aggression from spreading to other nations.” This message was shared on his Telegram account.
Accompanying Zelensky were Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, who also honored the memory of the deceased near the destroyed apartment complex.
“Rescuers found fragments of the missile in the basement, indicating it penetrated the building and exploded, causing the concrete structure to collapse and partially destroy the building,” Klymenko informed reporters at the site.
In the wake of the attack, residents and community members have been laying flowers and toys at the site to honor the victims. Today, May 15, has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv for those who lost their lives in the assault.
The search and rescue operation at the site concluded after more than 28 hours, with emergency services transitioning to recovery efforts. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, among the deceased were a 12-year-old girl and two teenagers aged 15 and 17. He also reported that out of more than 50 individuals injured in the attack, 24 remain hospitalized.
The recent missile strike in Kyiv has resulted in the tragic loss of 24 lives, prompting national mourning and highlighting the ongoing impact of the conflict in Ukraine. Emergency services have completed their operations, transitioning to recovery efforts as the community comes together to remember the victims.