At least 24 civilians killed and 19 injured in Russian aerial bomb strike on village in eastern Ukraine

A Russian aerial bomb strike on a village in the Ukrainian-controlled area of the Donetsk region has killed at least 24 civilians and injured another 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday.

“Today, the Russians launched a horrific attack on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region, striking it with a guided aerial bomb,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel. “The Russians knew exactly what they were striking and clearly saw that they were targeting civilians. These were ordinary people who were receiving their pensions.”

Donetsk region Governor Vadym Filashkin described the attack as “not warfare — but pure terrorism”, adding that “rescue workers, medics, police, and the local authorities are currently working at the scene. We are assisting the victims and trying to establish the exact consequences of this crime.”

“The Russians continue destroying lives while avoiding new strong sanctions and new strong blows. The world must not remain silent. The world must not remain idle,” Zelensky wrote, adding: “A response is needed from the United States. A response is needed from Europe. A response is needed from the G20. Strong actions are needed to make Russia stop bringing death.”