In Kiev, the President honored the memory of those killed from the Russian rocket stroke

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the site of a Russian blow to a ballistic missile in Kiev honored the memory of the dead and heard the report of the Minister of Internal Affairs. The head of state laid flowers on the wall of a house destroyed as a result of a massive shelling by Russia on the night of April 24. This attack took the lives of 12 people. In particular, the couple and their 17-year-old son were killed, and a 14-year-old daughter is in hospital.

“First of all I would like to once again express their condolences from myself and from all people, I am sure. Unfortunately, because of the tragic losses, because of such a terrible blow to the Russian aggressor on our people, in our civilians, ”the President said. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the rescuers, the police and anyone who helped the victims and eliminated the consequences of the shelling.

The memory of Ukrainians killed by Russia was also honored by the Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Ireland Minister Thomas Birne, Deputy Foreign Minister of Lithuania Sigitas Mitcus, 65 ambassadors of foreign states and international organizations, representatives of the Presidential Office. The Head of State expressed gratitude to diplomats for the support of Ukraine and solidarity with Ukrainian citizens.

"Your presence here is a great respect for the Ukrainian people, for the struggle for life," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Interior Minister Igor Klimenko reported to the President that emergency search work on the site of the tragedy has only completed this morning, and now emergency recovery measures are ongoing. According to him, 87 people were injured, including 10 children and 25 elderly. More than 30 victims remain in hospitals, in particular with serious injuries and amputations.

In total, as a result of this massive Russian shelling, 51 houses and several non -residential premises were injured. “We have accepted a statement from every resident of this neighborhood. And the military administration, the local authorities were already engaged in the displacement of these people, ”the minister said.

Ambassadors of Australia, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Vietnam, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Indonesia, Ireland, China, Korea, Lithuania, Libya, Mexico, and Netherlands, Netherlands, Netheas, Norwegia, Norwegia, Netheya, Netheya, Norwegia took part in honoring.