{"id":19610,"date":"2026-05-14T13:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=19610"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:23:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:23:33","slug":"zelenskyi-poobitsiav-vidpovid-pislia-udaru-rf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/main-news\/zelenskyi-poobitsiav-vidpovid-pislia-udaru-rf\/","title":{"rendered":"Zelenskyy promises response after massive Russian attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

A residential building is destroyed, and there are dead and missing after a nighttime Russian attack in Ukraine. Russia's official statements about \u00abhitting targets\u00bb are at odds with the real consequences for civilians.<\/p>\n

Russia's massive strike: what is known<\/h2>\n

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced an alleged \u00abmassive retaliatory strike\u00bb on Ukrainian territory, claiming that \u00aball designated targets have been hit\u00bb. The Russian military claimed that \u00abstrategic targets\u00bb were targeted, but the actual consequences of the attack indicate another a blow to civilian infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of the most tragic episodes of the night was destruction of a residential building<\/a>, The building was destroyed and people were trapped in the rubble. According to local authorities, part of the building has been completely destroyed, dozens of apartments have become uninhabitable, and the number of victims may increase.<\/p>\n

Civilian casualties and missing persons<\/h2>\n

As of the morning At least five people are known to have died<\/strong>. More than ten people are still missing as rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people. Emergency services, doctors and psychologists are working at the scene to help the victims and their families.<\/p>\n

Local authorities warn that the death toll could rise if more bodies are found under the rubble. Dozens of families were left homeless. Authorities are organising temporary accommodation for residents of the destroyed building.<\/p>\n

Government response and international assessment<\/h2>\n

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> has already responded to another massive attack<\/a>, promising a \u00abfair response\u00bb<\/strong> for strikes on Ukrainian cities. The Ukrainian authorities emphasise that targeted attacks on residential infrastructure constitute war crimes and should be investigated by international institutions.<\/p>\n

The country continues to deal with the aftermath of one of the largest shelling incidents in recent months. At the same time, Ukraine and international partners continue to document the shelling of civilian objects and call for increased pressure on Russia for its systematic violations of international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/h2>\n

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine once again confirms the danger to civilians. Despite official statements by the Russian side about strikes on \u00abmilitary targets\u00bb, the real consequences are the destruction of residential buildings and civilian deaths. Ukraine calls on the international community to respond decisively and to strengthen sanctions, as attacks on civilian infrastructure must be unequivocally assessed by the international community.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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