Kramastorsk: A Russian-guided air bomb hit a blood transfusion centre in north-eastern Ukraine, killing and injuring people, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The blood transfusion centre is located in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, killing five people and wounding 13.
“Russia’s guided air bomb against a blood transfusion center in Ukraine. This evening, Kupiansk community in Kharkiv region. Dead and wounded are reported. My condolences! Our rescuers are extinguishing the fire. This war crime alone says everything about Russian aggression. Beasts that destroy everything that simply allows to live. Defeating terrorists is a matter of honor for everyone who values life”, tweeted Zelensky.
The attack on the blood transfusion centre came as Russia continued its offensive in eastern Ukraine, where it has been trying to capture the city of Severodonetsk.
The city is seen as a key strategic objective for Russia, as it would give it control of the entire Luhansk region. The attack on the blood transfusion centre is the latest in a series of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. In recent weeks, Russia has hit hospitals, schools, and apartment buildings, killing and wounding hundreds of civilians.
The United Nations has condemned the attacks, calling them “war crimes”. Zelensky has called on the West to provide more military assistance to Ukraine, saying that the country needs more weapons to defend itself against Russia.
The United States and its allies have so far provided billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, but Zelensky has said that more is needed. The war in Ukraine has entered its fifth month, and there is no end in sight.
The death toll is mounting, and millions of people have been displaced from their homes. The war has also had a devastating impact on the global economy, causing food prices to rise and disrupting supply chains. The future of Ukraine is uncertain, but Zelensky has vowed to fight on until Russia is defeated. “We will not give up,” he said in a recent address. “We will not surrender. We will win.”