Russian missile debris kills man and his four-year-old son in Kiev region

Rocket fragments fell on private homes in the Brovary district.

A 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son were killed.

Three others were seriously injured, including a 12-year-old boy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that according to preliminary information, it was a North Korean-made missile.

“Unfortunately, a father and his four-year-old son died last night in the Kiev region as a result of a Russian attack. My condolences to his family and friends. Three others were injured, including a child – a 12-year-old boy. According to preliminary information, Russia used North Korean missiles as another deliberate terrorist attack against Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote on the Telegram platform.

He noted that Russia had fired more than 30 missiles and 800 guided bombs at Ukraine this week.

Zelensky thanked all partners who have helped Ukraine with air defense systems and combat aviation, but added: “In order to truly stop Russia’s terrorist activities, we need not only a full-fledged air defense shield to protect all our cities and communities, but also strong partner solutions – solutions that will remove restrictions on our national defense activities.”

“When Ukraine’s scope of action is no longer limited, this war will certainly be limited as well – and we will really get closer to its just end,” the Ukrainian president stressed.

As of Sunday morning, Russian losses in Ukraine had reached 590,920 soldiers, according to the Ukrainian Army General Staff.

According to the data of the General Staff, 1,220 invaders were killed during the day.

Since the re-invasion began on February 24, 2022, Russia has lost 8,447 tanks, 16,363 armored personnel carriers, 16,663 artillery pieces and mortars, 1,143 rocket launchers, 918 anti-aircraft guns, 366 aircraft, 328 helicopters, 13,399 drones, 242 5 cruise missiles, 28 ships and speedboats, 1 submarine, 22,524 vehicles and tankers, and 2,800 pieces of special equipment.

As the hostilities hamper access to information, the extent of Russia’s losses is becoming clear.