Zelensky: Nine killed in Russian missile attack on Pokrovsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his nightly video address on Tuesday, August 8, Ukrinform reports.

"This afternoon, rescue operations in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, after yesterday's missile attack by Russian terrorists have been completed. Nine people were killed. My condolences to the families and friends. Eighty-two people were wounded. Everyone is being provided with the necessary assistance. Among the wounded are two children, boys, one of them is in serious condition. His name is Mykyta, he is only 11 years old, he is a 6th grade pupil. I wish a speedy recovery to everyone who suffered from this yet another Russian atrocity," Zelensky said.

He recalled that there were several missile strikes and the second strike took place when the rescue operation began. According to him, this was a deliberate decision by the terrorists to cause the greatest pain and damage. "And Russia will bear maximum responsibility for this - no matter how the events unfold, there must be sentences against the terrorists," Zelensky said.

Earlier reports said that emergency and rescue operations were completed in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, on Tuesday, August 8. As of 16:40 on August 8, seven people were killed, including an employee of the State Emergency Service, and 82 others were injured. Eight people were rescued. Some 122 tonnes of construction waste were removed from the scene.