Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 137 defenders of Ukraine have died since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Zelensky added that 316 soldiers have also been wounded in the attack.
“According to preliminary data, unfortunately, today we have already lost 137 of our heroes, our citizens, including 10 officers. 316 were wounded,” Zelensky said in his address on Friday night.
He also noted that while defending Snake Island to the last, all the border guards died, “but did not surrender.” “All of them will be awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously,” the head of state stressed.
Addressing the nation on Friday, the Ukrainian president praised the citizens for their heroism in fighting back.
Zelensky had a conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, stressing that today Ukraine needs the defense support of partners more than ever.
“Held talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Reported on the course of Ukraine’s defense and insidious attacks on Kyiv by the aggressor.
Today Ukraine needs the support of partners more than ever. We demand effective measures to counteract to the Russian Federation. Sanctions must be further strengthened,” he wrote on Twitter on Friday.
As many as two explosions were heard on Friday in central Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, as the Russian special military operation against Ukraine entered the second day, local media reported.
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