A rescue operation is underway at the sites of hits and falling debris in the regions of Ukraine that came under Russian attack last night, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the morning of 27 August.
The Head of State noted that all services are involved, and the debris is being cleared.
"Unfortunately, despite the effective work of our air defence, four people were killed and 16 were injured. My condolences to the families and friends of the victims," the President said.
According to him, Russians used over 90 air targets against civilians and infrastructure: 81 Shahed drones, as well as cruise, ballistic and aerial ballistic missiles.
"We will definitely respond to this and all other strikes by Russia. Crimes against humanity cannot be committed with impunity," Zelenskyy promised.