Zelensky Slams 'Vile' Russian Strikes That Killed 20, Including Children

At least 20 people were killed in large-scale Russian attacks across Ukraine, including a strike that destroyed an apartment building in the city of Pryluky, as rescue workers continued searching for residents on [date]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assaults as 'vile,' saying they targeted civilian infrastructure.

The attack on Pryluky, a city in the Chernihiv region, left multiple casualties and significant damage. Emergency crews have been working through the rubble to find survivors, with local officials reporting that several people remain missing. The strikes are among the deadliest single-day tolls in recent months, underscoring the intensifying nature of the conflict.

Zelensky renewed his call for increased Western air defense support, warning that such attacks would continue without stronger military aid. International leaders have yet to respond formally, but the strikes are likely to reignite debates over further sanctions on Russia and additional security assistance for Ukraine. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.