Zelensky: To stop Russian terror, pressure from international partners is needed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"A targeted Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. All necessary services are on site, working to mitigate the consequences of the shelling and to help people. Some people are wounded, and they are receiving medical assistance. As of now, it is known that, tragically, four lives were claimed by this strike, all of them civilians. My condolences to their families and loved ones," he said.

Zelensky stressed that everywhere in the world, such strikes are called by the same name -- terror.

He noted that stopping these attacks is only possible through sufficient pressure on Moscow and the Russian system, forcing them to abandon war and terror.

According to him, this depends on Ukraine's partners -- the United States, Europe, and others around the world.

"What separates us all from at least a complete and unconditional cessation of strikes is the lack of Russia's consent to end the war, and only the world's pressure can ensure such consent," Zelensky said.

At the same time, he noted that all such Russian strikes prove that Ukraine needs a sufficient number of air defense systems and missiles to protect all people in Ukraine from Russian terror.

"We are working with all our partners toward this goal and we thank everyone who is helping us. We are grateful to everyone who understands that pressure on Russia and stable support for Ukraine are essential," Zelensky added.

Earlier reports said that four people were killed and ten others injured in Russia's missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 2.