Ukraine War Briefing: Zelenskyy Says Moscow Terrorizing Ukrainians as Fresh Strikes Kill Eight
Ukraine president says Russia shows no signs of slowing the war, calls for sanctions packages to take effect in October. What we know on day 1,678
TL;DR
- President Zelenskyy accused Russia of terrorizing Ukrainians with strikes on markets, schools, homes, and communications facilities.
- Zelenskyy stated Russia shows no signs of de-escalation, contrary to its assurances to American negotiators.
- He urged the US to fully implement the Lindsey Graham Act and called for new sanctions packages to take effect in October.
- Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine on Sunday, including two at a market near Kyiv.
- Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile provider, reported its headquarters was hit, though there were no casualties.
- South Korea demanded an explanation and apology from Ukraine for disclosing the transfer of North Korean POWs.
- Conditions in Oleshky, across the Dnipro River from Kherson, are described as 'a hell on earth' with only 2,000 residents remaining.