116 foreign components found in North Korean missile used in Russia’s Kyiv strike — Zelenskyy

He made the statement on social media platforms.

Zelenskyy said that the rescue operation at the impact site in Kyiv had been completed today. The attack killed 12 people and injured nearly 90. Currently, over 30 people remain in hospitals, including some with very severe injuries and amputations.

“The investigation into all the details about the missile is ongoing. However, it is already clear that it was a ballistic missile from North Korea. The lack of sufficient pressure on Russia allows them to import such missiles and other weapons – and to use them here, in Europe. The lack of sufficient pressure on North Korea and its accomplices enables, in particular, the production of such ballistic missiles. The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components sourced from other countries – and most of them, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” the President wrote.

He emphasized that it is crucial for defense to be based on collective efforts.

“Ukraine is grateful to everyone around the world who is helping us protect the lives of our people, supplying us with air defense systems and missiles for them. We thank all those who continue to maintain pressure on Russia for this war – and on its accomplices. We insist that Russia must immediately and unconditionally agree to a full ceasefire,” Zelenskyy emphasized.

He reminded that 45 days ago, Ukraine accepted President Trump's proposal for a ceasefire in the sky, at sea, and on the front lines. Kyiv also proposed extending the so-called “Easter truce” or, at the very least, halting strikes on civilian targets, but Russia rejected all of these proposals.

“That is why this cannot be resolved without pressure. Pressure on Russia is necessary. Ending the killings is the first priority,” the president emphasized.

• On the night of April 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles. In Kyiv, the UAV attack killed 12 people, injured nearly 90 more, and set off fires in several districts of the city.