President: Fate of more than 30 people in Dnipro currently unknown

“Today I have been receiving reports from Dnipro all day. The debris is being cleared there. All necessary services are involved. Thanks to everyone who is carrying out the rescue operation! I thank the State Emergency Service, the police and the National Guard. I want to thank the utility services, our doctors, all volunteers, ordinary citizens of Dnipro who are helping!” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in his latest address.

He said that the fate of more than 30 people is currently unknown.

“As of now, the fate of more than 30 people who could have been in the house at the time of the terrorists' missile hit remains unknown. Dozens of people were rescued from the rubble, including six children. We are fighting for every person! The rescue operation will last as long as there is even the slightest chance to save lives. Currently, the list of the dead includes 30 people, including one child – a girl, she was 15 years old. There are reports that two children lost their parents. My condolences to all those who lost their loved ones...” the Head of State said.

He also added that people both in Ukraine and abroad already responded to yet another terrorist act of the Russian Federation.

“Since the attack, Ukraine has heard words of condolences and support from many leaders, public figures, journalists and ordinary people from around the world. I thank everyone who did not remain indifferent! It is very important that normal people unite in response to terror,” Zelensky stressed.

As reported, the missile attack on Dnipro on January 14 killed 30 civilians. From 30 to 40 people may be trapped under the rubble.

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