**Ukraine’s President Slams Russia’s Double Standards as Kyiv Suffers Shahed Attacks**
In a scathing attack on Moscow, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted Russia’s hypocrisy for condemning US strikes on Iran as “grossly violating international law” just hours before launching another mass missile and drone strike on Ukraine.
The attacks on June 23 killed at least six people and injured dozens more, including children. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 368 aerial weapons were launched, including 159 Iranian-made Shahed drones and 16 missiles, striking primarily Kyiv.
“This is a cynical attack using Russian-Iranian ‘Shaheds’ and missiles on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and other cities,” Zelensky said. “After the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, there was an uproar from Moscow.”
Russia had condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites just hours earlier, calling them a violation of international law and Iran’s sovereignty.
**Russia’s Double Standards**
The attack by Ukraine’s President comes as Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian cities with impunity. The country has been under siege since 2022, with thousands of civilians killed or injured.
“This is a double standard of the worst kind,” said Zelensky. “One rule for Iran, another for Ukraine. This is not how international law works.”
The attack also comes as Ukraine’s military leadership aims to overhaul the draft office system amid numerous reports of abuses since the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022.
**Kyiv Suffers Under Shahed Attacks**
The city of Kyiv has been hit by a barrage of Shahed drones, with the latest attacks killing at least six people and injuring dozens more.
“These attacks are a clear sign that Russia is not interested in peace,” said Zelensky. “They want to continue bombing our cities, killing our civilians, and destroying our infrastructure.”
The attack has left many without access to basic necessities like food, water, and electricity.
**Ukraine’s Response**
The Ukrainian military leadership has vowed to respond to the attacks with force, saying that they will not be intimidated by Russia’s aggression.
“We will continue to defend our cities and our people,” said Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. “We will not let Russia get away with these attacks.”
The international community has been quick to condemn the attack, with many countries calling for an end to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
**What’s Next?**
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, it remains to be seen what the future holds for both countries.
One thing is certain: Ukraine will not back down from its fight for independence and sovereignty. And as for Russia, only time will tell if they will finally realize the error of their ways and seek a peaceful resolution to this conflict.
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