EU's chief diplomat reacts to Russian attack on Kostiantynivka

EU's Chief diplomat Josep Borrell has reacted to the Russian strike on a shopping centre in the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on 9 August, which resulted in over a dozen deaths. Source: Borrell on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda Details: Borrell noted that Russia had once again struck a civilian target with many people present.

Quote: "We support accountability for this and other Russian war crimes.

Ukraine needs more military support now to protect its cities, civilians and infrastructure."

Russia again targeted Ukrainian civilians, attacking a busy shopping centre in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region.

We support accountability for this and other Russian war crimes.

Ukraine needs more military support now to protect its cities, civilians and infrastructure.

-- Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 9, 2024 Advertisement:

Background:

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said that the Russian attack on a supermarket in Kostiantynivka is another reminder of why allies should support Ukraine.
On the afternoon of 9 August, Russian forces hit a supermarket in the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with artillery, destroying a post office.
The latest reports indicate that 14 people were killed and over 40 injured.

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