Thursday, 2 July 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

UkrainePublished: 2 July 2026 at 21:37

Zelensky Vows Retaliation After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to retaliate for a Russian attack on Kyiv that killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens, as he visited a damaged apartment block.

Foto: France 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Thursday to retaliate for Russia's strikes on the capital Kyiv. The attack killed at least 21 people and left dozens wounded. Zelensky made the promise while visiting an apartment block that was partially destroyed in the assault. When asked by reporters whether Ukraine would respond, he replied unequivocally: "Definitely." The visit underscored the human cost of the ongoing conflict. The strike on Kyiv is among the deadliest in recent weeks. The Ukrainian president's statement signals a firm stance against further aggression. The exact nature of the retaliation was not specified.

Comments

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category