At least 22 people were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Zelenskiy had warned on Tuesday of the risk of "repugnant Russian provocations" on Independence Day, which by chance was also six months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, touching off Europe's most devastating conflict since World War Two.
Celebrations of the Aug. 24 public holiday were cancelled, but many Ukrainians marked the occasion by wearing embroidered shirts typical of the national dress. "A new nation appeared in the world on Feb. 24 at 4 in the morning. It was not born, but reborn. A nation that did not cry, scream or take fright. One that did not flee. Did not give up. And did not forget," he said, speaking in front of Kyiv's main monument to independence in his trademark combat fatigues.
In its evening update, Ukraine's army high command said Russian air and missile strikes on military and civilian targets alike continued through Wednesday. "Today was rich with air raid sirens," it said in a note without giving further details.Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian drone in the Vinnytsia region while multiple Russian missiles landed in the Khmelnytskyi area, regional authorities said - both west of Kyiv and hundreds of kilometers from front lines.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told Ukrainians they were an inspiration to the world. "You can count on NATO's support. For as long as it takes," he said in a video message.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kyiv vows to restore Ukrainian rule in Russia-annexed CrimeaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Tuesday to restore Ukrainian rule over Russia-annexed Crimea, a move that he said would help re-establish "world law and order."
Read more »
Johnson pledges more help for Ukraine in last visit to Kyiv as UK PMBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Wednesday to mark the country&39;s independence day, promising a further package of military support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Read more »
Ukraine girds for Independence Day attacks on war's six-month mark - BusinessWorld OnlineKYIV – Ukrainians mark 31 years since they broke free from the Russia-dominated Soviet Union on Wednesday in what is certain to be a day of defiance against the Kremlin’s six–month-old war to subdue the country once again. Ukraine‘s Independence Day falls on the six–month anniversary of Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion and will be marked […]
Read more »
Russian rockets kill 22 at train station on Ukraine’s independence day -ZelenskyAt least 22 people were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as his nation marked the anniversary of its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule. |Reuters
Read more »
Ukraine's capital bans Independence Day festivities, fearing Russian attackUkraine&39;s capital Kyiv banned public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of attack as a US official warned of Russian plans to strike Ukrainian infrastructure in the coming days.
Read more »
Ukraine says Russian 'shackles' worse than missiles 6 months after invasion(2nd UPDATE) Ukraine's Independence Day falls six months after Russia's February 24 invasion and will be observed with subdued celebrations under the threat of attack from land, air, and sea.
Read more »