Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of turning the eastern Donbas region into “hell,” as intense fighting there rages on.
Speaking during his nightly address from Kyiv, he said Russian forces had flattened the region. “[There are] constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of central Ukraine. The Donbas is completely destroyed,” he said.
“All this has no and cannot have any military explanation for Russia,” Zelensky added.
“This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible. Destroy as many houses, social facilities and enterprises as possible,” the Ukrainian leader said.
On Thursday, Ukraine’s defence ministry accused Russia of intensifying its attacks in the Donbas and preventing civilians from fleeing.
BBC