Russia has confirmed its status as a terrorist state
Today, March 24, the Russian Federation struck the central part of Lviv, causing damage to UNESCO heritage sites. Ukraine demands a response from the organization’s director regarding this crime committed by the occupiers.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement from Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga.
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“Russia has brutally shelled the central part of Lviv – a city of exceptional cultural value that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list,” the minister noted.
He also pointed out that damage was inflicted on UNESCO World Heritage sites and added that not only the center but also residential areas of Lviv were shelled.
“I urge the Director-General of UNESCO to respond immediately and decisively to this crime,” Sibiga emphasized.
The Foreign Minister stressed that Ukraine is using all available mechanisms to protect its cultural heritage and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. He also called for punishment for Russia for violating international law.
“Russia is doing exactly what the Iranian regime does in the Middle East, but in the middle of Europe. Russia confirms its status as a terrorist state. And this is how it should be treated – through strength, not weakness, and by increasing pressure on all fronts,” Sibiga stated.
What preceded this
Today, Russian occupiers launched drone strikes on the center of Lviv. As a result of the strike, UNESCO heritage sites and residential buildings were damaged. Debris from a downed drone also fell on one of the streets.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that there are already 13 injured in the city’s hospitals. He added that the number of casualties is increasing.
Strike on Ukraine on March 24
Recall that on the night of March 24, the Russians launched a massive strike on Ukraine using 426 air attack means. According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defense forces shot down or suppressed 390 targets – 25 missiles and 365 drones.
In the Poltava community, damage to residential buildings and a hotel was recorded. Two people are known to have died. Another 11 people were injured and received necessary medical assistance.
Additionally, the Russians struck a multi-story building in Dnipro in the morning. As a result of the shelling, fires broke out, and as of now, nine injuries have been reported. Among the injured is a one-and-a-half-year-old child.
