"The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has now also commented on the overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, saying that at least four people were killed after 20 residential buildings were damaged. A building of the Embassy of Qatar was also damaged in the strikes, he said, stressing that Qatar does so much to mediate with Russia in order to secure the release of prisoners of war and civilians held in Russian prisons. He also accused Russia of conducting a double tap attack, with the second strike coming precisely at the moment when first responders were providing assistance after the first strike. Zelenskyy said that the work was under way to restore heating and electricity supply for the people, with further meetings on this expected during the day."
"He added: A clear reaction from the world is needed. Above all from the United States, whose signals Russia truly pays attention to. Russia must receive signals that it is its obligation to focus on diplomacy, and must feel consequences every time it again focuses on killings and the destruction of infrastructure. Today's strike also serves as a very loud reminder to all our partners that supporting Ukraine's air defence is a permanent priority. Not a single day can be lost in deliveries, in production, or in agreements."
"Russia said it had fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a critical infrastructure target in western Ukraine on another night of heavy strikes which Kyiv said demonstrated a grave threat to the security on the European continent. 36 missiles and 242 drones were reportedly launched at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force statement this morning."
Overnight Russian strikes killed at least four people and damaged 20 residential buildings and a building of the Qatari embassy. Qatar is engaged in mediation to secure the release of prisoners of war and civilians held in Russian prisons. Ukraine accused Russia of a double-tap tactic, with a second strike hitting while first responders provided assistance. Work is under way to restore heating and electricity, with further meetings planned. Zelenskyy called for a clear international reaction, especially from the United States, and demanded consequences to push Russia toward diplomacy. Ukraine reported 36 missiles and 242 drones launched overnight, and Russia claimed to have fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile.
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