Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone strike on Okhtyrka in the Sumy region injured 14 people, including a family with three young children, overnight into Wednesday, August 20.
Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange daily attacks, even after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed progress towards a peace deal to end Moscow’s ongoing invasion following his meetings with Zelensky, NATO allies, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky, who is set to meet with Putin in the coming weeks, said a glide bomb damaged five apartment buildings in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk, and “at least three people still remain under the rubble.”
“There was also a treacherous strike on a gas distribution station in the Odesa region,” Zelensky said. “Shelling also targeted the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. In total, more than 60 drones and a ballistic missile were used.”
The Ukrainian leader said the strikes “confirm the need to put pressure on Moscow, the need to impose new sanctions and tariffs until diplomacy is fully effective.”
“I thank all partners who are helping to stop this Russian war,” Zelensky continued.
“Together with the United States, Europe, and all those who seek peace, we are working every day to guarantee security. We need strong security guarantees to ensure a truly reliable and lasting peace.”
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