Russia launched additional air strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine. NATO convened on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. NATO leaders condemned the strikes and criticized Russia’s lack of commitment to ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, kamikaze drone attacks targeted the city and its suburbs. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted and downed 26 out of the 28 drones. Some debris caused damage to buildings, but no immediate casualties were reported.
Several other cities in Ukraine also faced attacks. The southern port city of Odesa experienced a missile strike on a residential building, resulting in one death and five injuries. The eastern city of Kharkiv was shelled by Russian forces, resulting in at least three deaths and 15 injuries.
These attacks occurred during a NATO meeting in Madrid. NATO leaders gathered to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In response, the alliance agreed to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe and reiterated its commitment to supporting Ukraine with weapons and training.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the attacks on Kyiv as a direct threat to NATO members’ security. Stoltenberg reassured Ukraine of the alliance’s continued support in its self-defense efforts.
The United States and other Western countries condemned the strikes. US President Joe Biden denounced the attacks as “barbaric” and “unprovoked” and emphasized the US commitment to equipping Ukraine for self-defense.
These strikes on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine emphasize that the conflict is far from over. Russia’s willingness to target civilian areas indicates its determination to achieve its objectives. NATO leaders remain steadfast in their support for Ukraine and have warned Russia of further consequences if it continues its aggression.
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