President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney.
The President briefed the Prime Minister on the Russian strike on Kyiv and the lack of advance warning from partners about the ballistic missile launch. This is the second time Ukraine has received no warning this week.
“A rescue operation is underway – the strike damaged a residential building, and the fire engulfed apartments on the first through eighth floors. All emergency services are on the scene, and residents are being evacuated. So far, one person has been reported killed and six injured. My condolences to their families and loved ones,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The President stressed that a strike also hit the grounds of an energy facility – one of Kyiv’s main power plants. Ukraine is counting on support from its partners.
The leaders discussed contacts with the United States and diplomatic developments that may take place this week.
“It is important that the world clearly supports an end to this war and real steps toward de-escalation – genuine steps that Russia will actually take to bring its war and its killings to an end,” the President underscored.