Mykola Tochytskyi

In the early hours of 21 March, Russia launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia. A couple was killed. Their two daughters, aged 11 and 15, were injured and hospitalised. In total, at least six people were injured. A residential building was hit and partially destroyed, sparking a fire that damaged nearby buildings and cars. This is what Russia’s war looks like: targeting civilians in their own homes. Ukraine needs stronger air defences to protect its people. Tougher sanctions and more pressure on Russia are essential to stop these attacks.

On the night of March 19, Russia struck residential districts in Odesa, injuring at least three people. Apartments in a 25-storey building were partially destroyed, with a fire breaking out. Two more buildings were also damaged. Emergency psychologists assisted 19 civilians, including three children, while 70 residents were evacuated from their flats. Russia keeps targeting civilian homes. This is terror – and Russia must be held accountable for every crime.

Under the cover of night, Ukrainian defenders conduct operations that demand maximum concealment and minimal exposure to Russian aerial reconnaissance. We thank them for protecting millions of civilians – day and night.