US says it will hold Russia accountable for missile strikes on civilians in Ukraine

US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel stated this at a press briefing.

"This is another example in a long line of examples of Russia's brazen disregard of Ukrainian civilians and Ukrainian life," deputy spokesman said.

Patel emphasized that the United States would continue to support Ukraine and help bring Russia to justice.

"The United States is going to continue to do what it can to support our Ukrainian partners, continue to do what we can to hold the Russian Federation accountable as well," Vedant Patel stated.

• On the night of April 28, a Russian missile hit a high-rise building in Uman, Cherkasy region, during a massive attack. As of the evening of April 28, 23 people were killed, including 4 children.

• In the morning of April 28, the Russian aggressor shelled Kyiv. The explosions occurred around 4:40 am. Air defense systems were activated in the city and region, 11 Russian missiles and two drones were shot down. A girl was injured when a Russian missile fragment hit a multi-story building, she was taken to the hospital and had surgery.

• Also in the morning, Russia launched a massive attack on the Dnipro region. The attack in Dnipro destroyed a private house, killing a 2-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman. In addition, a 58-year-old man, a 57-year-old woman, a 31-year-old woman, and a 70-year-old woman were injured.

• The French Foreign Ministry said that Russia deliberately targeted residential buildings.