Mad strike on civilians: Zelensky commented on the missile attack by the Russian Federation on the lyceum in the Odesa region.

The Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa region, resulting in the near-total destruction of the local lyceum building. A rescue operation was immediately started, as there is a likelihood that people may be trapped under the rubble.

Casualties from the missile strike

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, June 23. According to preliminary information, the attack was carried out with a ballistic missile. Currently, two school staff members are known to have been killed.

President's Address

Zelensky emphasized that at the Time of the missile strike, there were no children in the lyceum, as summer vacations were ongoing. He described this attack as 'absolutely mad' and stressed its demonstrative and deliberate nature.

'None of these Russian strikes is accidental – the Russian army knows exactly where it hits. And these are demonstrative strikes,' Zelensky emphasized.

The president expressed confidence that the Russian leadership has no intention of voluntarily ending the war. Therefore, he calls for increased international pressure and sanctions against the aggressor.

'If there is no pressure on Russia to make peace, we will have to take care of protecting schools, hospitals, and ordinary houses not only in Ukraine but also in other European countries – wherever the Russian troops can reach. It is necessary to stop the killings and strikes. We need to pressure Russia,' the president called out.

After the missile strike by Russian troops on the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, the local lyceum building was destroyed, leading to the death of two educational institution staff members. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that such attacks indicate Russia's cruelty and calls for an increase in international pressure on the aggressor.

The Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa region, resulting in the destruction of the lyceum and the death of two staff members. The President of Ukraine considers this incident demonstrative and calls for severe measures against Russia, which continues to interfere in Ukraine's sovereignty.