Russia continues its aggressive actions against Ukraine, refusing to agree to an unconditional ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed this opinion during his evening address, emphasizing that strikes on Ukrainian cities and ports from the sea remain an integral part of Russian tactics.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Distortion of Diplomacy
Zelensky noted:
“This is one of the reasons why Russia distorts diplomacy, why Russia does not agree to an unconditional ceasefire – they want to retain the ability to strike from the sea at our cities, at our ports”
. According to the president, the issue of a ceasefire at sea concerns not only free navigation but also overall security and the prospects for peace.
The head of state also emphasized that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has no intention of ending the war and is seeking ways to continue it with renewed strength. In this regard, the president considers it necessary to increase pressure on Russia, which includes supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities and maintaining sanctions.
Recent Attacks and Consequences
According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian troops launched a combined strike on Ukraine using missiles and drones on the night of April 6. A total of 132 aerial targets were detected and tracked, including 23 missiles and 109 UAVs.
As of 10:00, the downing of 53 aerial targets has been confirmed, among which are six X-101 cruise missiles, six Kalibr missiles, one Iskander-M ballistic missile, and 40 Shahed-type drones. The attack resulted in casualties: one person was killed in the Kyiv region, and three individuals were injured, two of whom were hospitalized.