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Czech Foreign Minister in Kyiv During Shelling: Medic Dead

Чеський міністр закордонних справ у Києві під час обстрілу: загинув медик. Photo: МЗС

Visit of Ukrainian and Czech Officials to the Strike Site

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, along with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Mačínka, visited the site of the Russian strike in Kyiv that resulted in a medic's death. Today, there was a strike in a residential area of the capital of Ukraine, as Russian forces hit the same location twice.

As a result of the shelling, a medic who arrived at the scene to assist the wounded was killed. Andriy Sybiha commented on the situation, stating that

“such cynical terror requires an immediate response”
and emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia. He also thanked the Czech people for supporting Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Worrying Trend of Escalating Violence

This incident underscores a worrying trend of escalating violence in Ukraine and the direct impact on the civilian population, particularly medical workers who risk their lives to help the injured. The visit of Czech officials illustrates international support for Ukraine in this crisis and the need for a global response to Russia's military aggression.