Several deaths and injuries are the result of an attack with Russian drones that took place
occurred this Wednesday less than 200 meters from the convoys in which
The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelensky, and the Greek prime minister were traveling,
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
The leaders were visiting the city’s port facilities
when the air raid sirens and explosions were heard. Fortunately,
both were unharmed.
Zelensky confirmed that the attack left fatalities and injuries, without giving more
details about it. Mitsotakis, for his part, mentioned that the explosions were
produced “close to us”.
«We understand that this war affects everyone and spares no one.”said
Mitsotakis, after participating with Zelensky in an event to honor the victims
of last weekend’s Russian attack in Odessa.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, condemned the attack and
He assured that “no one feels intimidated” by this act of terrorism.
«More than ever, we support Ukraine»stated Von der Leyen.
Along the same lines, the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, said that “he
“The European Union’s full support for Ukraine and its brave people will not waver.”
This attack adds to the escalation of violence that has been experienced in Ukraine since
start of the Russian invasion more than a year ago.