President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the massive Russian attack on 19 April, which affected several regions of Ukraine.
‘This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities.,’ Zelenskyy said.
About 70 people, including five children, were injured in the missile attack on Kharkiv. The youngest victim, a girl named Valeria, is only 2 years old. One person was killed.
In Sumy, Russian drones attacked a bread production facility that had been operating in the city for decades. One person was killed in the attack.
‘Sumy. Russian attack drones. One of the targets was a regular bakery, an ordinary business that has served the city for decades. Tragically, one person was killed in this attack. My condolences to all who have lost loved ones,’ the President said.
In addition to Kharkiv and Sumy, Russians attacked Dnipropetrovs’k, Kyiv, Mykolaiv and Donetsk regions.
The Head of State thanked all the rescuers, medics and services that are eliminating the consequences of the attacks, as well as international partners who are helping Ukraine to strengthen its air defence system.
‘Our rescuers, medics, and other emergency and specialized services are all responding and helping. I thank every single person who is saving lives and restoring living conditions in Ukraine’s cities and villages.
I am grateful to all our partners who are helping defend Ukraine. Every defense package matters – all air defense systems, sufficient supply of missiles for those systems – all this truly makes a difference,’ Zelenskyy concluded.
This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 18, 2025
A missile strike on Kharkiv, right on the city. Dozens of residential buildings were damaged, as well as an enterprise and vehicles. Around 70 people… pic.twitter.com/z84NrkmqrH