Zelenskyy calls for global ban on Russian energy imports after “savage strikes” on Ukraine

He made the statement on his Telegram channel.

“A massive Russian attack on Ukraine lasted for more than 12 hours. Savage strikes, a deliberate, targeted terror against ordinary cities – nearly 500 attack drones and over 40 missiles, including Kinzhal missiles. This morning, Russian-Iranian Shaheds are again in our skies,” the president noted.

The main strikes targeted Kyiv and Kyiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Odesa regions. In the capital, the building of the Cardiology Institute was damaged.

“As of now, four people have been reported killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old girl. My condolences to all the families and loved ones. Across Ukraine, at least 40 people are known to have been injured, including children,” Zelenskyy added.

He also reported that a bread factory, a tire plant, private and apartment buildings, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged by the strikes.

“This vile attack came virtually as the close of UN General Assembly week, and this is exactly how Russia declares its true position. Moscow wants to keep fighting and killing, and it deserves the toughest pressure from the world. The Kremlin benefits from continuing this war and terror as long as it earns revenue from energy and operates a shadow fleet. We will continue to strike back to deprive Russia of those revenue streams and to compel it toward diplomacy. Everyone who wants peace must back President Trump’s efforts and halt any Russian imports. The time for decisive action is long overdue, and we count on a strong response from the United States, Europe, the G7, and the G20,” the head of state concluded.

• On the evening of Saturday, September 27, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with strike drones, followed by missiles at night. In Zaporizhzhia, 27 were wounded, and in Kyiv on the morning of September 28, four were killed, including a 12-year-old girl.