Zelensky showcased the aftermath of the strike on Izium.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video showing the aftermath of a Russian ballistic strike on the center of Izyum in the Kharkiv region.

The video was published on his Telegram channel.

According to Zelenskyy, a rescue operation is currently ongoing in the city. It is already known that part of the city council building has been destroyed due to this strike.

As of now, it is reported that there are casualties – 20 people injured. Unfortunately, five individuals have lost their lives.

The President expressed condolences to the families and loved ones.

“With such brutality, reconciliation is impossible. We must pressure Russia, applying as much force as possible – military force, sanctions, and diplomatic force – to stop the terror and protect lives,” Zelenskyy wrote.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Russian occupiers struck Izyum in the Kharkiv region with a ballistic missile, resulting in five fatalities and more than 20 people injured.