Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that 137 civilians and military personnel have been killed so far in the Russian invasion of his country.
He has also expressed dissatisfaction over the western coalition's efforts against Moscow. In a televised address, Zelenskyy said he was disheartened after speaking to Western leaders. “I see no one,” to fight alongside Ukraine, he said.
The President called those killed in Russian strikes “heroes” and added that hundreds more have been wounded.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukrainians to defend their country and said arms would be given to anyone prepared to fight.
The President said that despite Russia’s claim it is attacking only military targets, civilian sites also have been struck.
He informed that all border guards on Zmiinyi island in the Odesa region were killed on Thursday.
Ukraine’s border guard service earlier in the day reported that the island was taken by the Russians.