Reports about death of Ukrainian in Israel being verified, 2 other Ukrainians searched for – Zelenskyy
Information regarding the possibility that a Ukrainian woman was killed in Hamas attacks on Israel is being verified. Another two Ukrainian citizens in Israel are missing and are being searched for.
Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an evening address
Quote: "As of now, information about the possible death of a Ukrainian citizen is being verified and two other [Ukrainian] citizens are being searched for. Ukrainian diplomats will share more information with the world as soon as it is confirmed.
Dear Ukrainians, if you are currently in Israel, please be as careful as possible. Follow the security forces’ instructions, and take care of yourself and others around you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact our embassy by any means available to you: Ukraine will help all its people, no matter what."
Details: Zelenskyy stressed that the terrorist attack on Israel appears to have been carefully planned.
"The entire world knows what sponsors of terrorism could have incited and supported the preparations for this attack," he added.
The Ukrainian president also said that Israel, like any other state, has every right to be protected from terror.
"We in Ukraine are particularly sensitive to what has happened. Thousands of missiles in the sky of Israel... People killed right in the streets... Riddled cars with civilians... Abuse of hostages... Unfortunately, terror has also brought all this to the streets of Ukrainian cities and villages... Our position is absolutely clear: anywhere in the world, anyone who brings terror and death must be held accountable." - Zelenskyy said.
Background:
- On the morning of 7 October, a large number of missiles was launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel by Hamas militants; fires surged through Israeli cities.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out in support of Israel following the attack by Hamas terrorists.
- As of the evening of Saturday, 7 October, the death toll has risen to over 200 following the Hamas attack on Israel; more than 1,100 people sustained injuries.
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