According to the president, the occupiers have plans for a corridor to Moldova.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi during a press conference on Saturday, April 23, commented on the possibility of Russia's occupation of the southern regions of Ukraine in order to join Transnistria.
“Every day there are some signals from Russia about the intention to seize territory. In terms of the result, let's see. We will definitely defend our territories, “the president said.
Asked whether a new Mariupol in Odessa could happen, Zelensky said:
“Yes, maybe they have thousands of tanks and equipment, they have corridor plans to Moldova. I don't believe they will stop.”
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Recall that on Saturday, April 23, Russian troops launched a missile strike on Odessa . The missiles were launched by Russia's Tu-95 strategic aircraft from the Caspian Sea. The Ukrainian military destroyed two enemy cruise missiles (previously X555 or X101) and two operational-tactical UAVs. However, two more missiles hit a military facility and two apartment buildings.
At least five people were killed and 18 others were injured. Among those killed was a three-month-old baby.
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