Ukraine, Zelensky: ‘Russia attacked with 400 drones and 29 missiles’

Milan, 17 February (LaPresse) – "Rescue and repair operations are underway in many of our regions after a massive Russian attack. It was a combined attack, deliberately calculated to cause as much damage as possible to our energy sector. Nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles of various types, including ballistic missiles, were used. A significant number were shot down, but unfortunately there were also some hits.‘ This is what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a post on social media. ’Our partners must respond to all these attacks on life,‘ he added. ’Russia must be held accountable for its aggression. Our diplomacy will be more effective if there is justice and strength. Pressure on the Russian Federation: sanctions and constant and rapid support for the Ukrainian army and our air defence. For peace to be real and just, action must target the sole source of this aggression, because it is Moscow that continues the killings, massive attacks and aggression."