As a result of a missile strike by Russian troops on residential buildings in Ternopil, at least 31 people have died, including six children. Among the deceased is seven-year-old Amelia Grzesko, who held Polish citizenship, as reported by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Poland’s Reaction to the Death of Its Citizen
Donald Tusk emphasized on his X page that the tragedy took the life of an innocent child. He noted:
«Amelia was seven years old. Seven. A Polish child. She died in Ternopil during a brutal missile attack by Russia. She will never fulfill any of her dreams».
The Prime Minister of Poland also stressed that the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine must be stopped, and Russia has no right to win, as this is a fight for the future of all children.
Information about the death of Amelia Grzesko and her mother was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maciej Wewior. According to him, the ministry is in constant contact with the local authorities of the Ternopil region.
Scale of Destruction and Losses
As a result of the attack by Russia, two nine-story buildings in Ternopil suffered significant damage: one of them caught fire extensively, while in the other, destruction affected floors three through nine. Rescuers are discovering more victims under the rubble, including children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the missile used to strike the apartment building contained 175 foreign components. According to him, these parts continue to reach Russia despite existing sanctions.
The tragedy in Ternopil has become yet another confirmation of Russia’s cynical tactics aimed at destroying the civilian population and infrastructure. The international community expresses condolences to the families of the victims and calls for increased pressure on the aggressor.