Kyiv [Ukraine]: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again denounced Russia’s continuous attacks, highlighting their devastating impact on Ukrainian cities and calling for resilience against what he termed “Russian terror.”
Russia’s words mean nothing, but their bombs and missiles speak volumes.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 6, 2024
On the evening of St. Nicholas Day, aerial bombs in Zaporizhzhia hit a service station directly, cars with people inside. As of now, four people are known to be wounded and are receiving medical assistance.… pic.twitter.com/9aCIDB4MbP
In a post on X, Zelenskyy reflected on the tragic events that occurred on St. Nicholas Day, emphasizing the suffering caused by Russia’s strikes. “Russia’s words mean nothing, but their bombs and missiles speak volumes,” he wrote.
Detailing specific attacks, Zelenskyy mentioned the deadly bombing in Zaporizhzhia, where aerial strikes targeted a service station, leaving nine people dead and four injured. He also recounted a missile strike in Kryvyi Rih that hit a residential building, killing two and injuring 17 others.
“These are just two Russian attacks on two Ukrainian cities in a single day,” he wrote, adding that the thousands of such strikes since the war began reveal Russian President Vladimir Putin’s true intentions. “Putin does not seek real peace—he seeks the ability to treat any country this way, with bombs, missiles, and all other forms of violence.”
Zelenskyy reiterated his belief that only strength could counter Russian aggression and pave the way for genuine peace. “Only through strength can we resist this. And only through strength can real peace be established,” he said, expressing gratitude to those who continue to support Ukraine.
A day earlier, Zelenskyy also acknowledged advancements in Ukraine’s defense capabilities. He thanked partners and defense producers for supplying the “Peklo” (Hell) drone missile, which has demonstrated effectiveness on the battlefield.
“The ‘Peklo’ drone-missile — our Ukrainian weapon with proven combat effectiveness. Today, the first batch was delivered to our Defense Forces. The mission now is to scale up production and deployment,” Zelenskyy shared on X, extending his gratitude to contributors aiding Ukraine’s resistance efforts.
As Russia’s attacks persist, Zelenskyy concluded with a solemn tribute to the victims, saying, “May the memory of all the victims of Russian terror be eternal.”