Zelensky: Putin has problems at front and in economy, so he will intensify attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin faces difficulties both on the front line and in the economy, prompting him to ramp up attacks on Ukraine, particularly with ballistic missiles. At least 21 people were killed in a strike on Kyiv overnight into Thursday.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing the war and has problems both on the front and in the economy, which is why he will intensify attacks on Ukraine, especially using ballistic missiles. Zelensky made this statement while at one of the Russian strike sites in Kyiv.
The president added that Russia uses more missiles with each attack. When asked by journalists whether Kyiv would launch retaliatory strikes, Zelensky replied that a response would undoubtedly follow.
A combined Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight into Thursday killed at least 21 people and wounded nearly 90, according to Ukrainian officials.
