President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited one of the sites struck by Russia overnight into June 15 – the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. First responders have already extinguished the fires that broke out at the Lavra, including in the Dormition Cathedral, and at the Mystetskyi Arsenal. More than 140 rescuers and 40 units of equipment were deployed. It took more than five hours to eliminate the consequences of the attack in this part of the city.
The Head of State thanked all services working at the strike sites, and everyone who is helping.
“It has been confirmed that two Russian drones deliberately targeted the part of the city where the Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal are located,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
As of now, 35 people are reported injured in Kyiv, and five people have been killed. According to the President, 53 people have been wounded, and 11 people are known to have been killed in this massive Russian attack across the country. The Head of State expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is in constant communication with its partners regarding the consequences of this Russian attack and the necessary response. The President highlighted the importance of state leaders, public leaders, and international organizations not remaining silent.
“I have instructed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our entire diplomatic team to maximize all contacts with partners today so that international events this week and next deliver real results for strengthening our defense and increasing global pressure on Russia over this war. We need a just response to this Russian strike. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine,” the Head of State said.
Overnight into June 15, Russia carried out a massive strike on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and cities and communities across various regions of Ukraine. During the attack, Russia used 70 missiles of various types – ballistic, cruise, and anti-ship – and 611 drones, most of them “shaheds.”