Eight civilians, including a pregnant woman, were killed in a Russian drone strike on the 17th (local time) in Ukraine. Western criticism of Iran is mounting as the damage caused by the drones believed to have been delivered by Iran has skyrocketed.
The Ukrainian National Emergency Service said the Russian attack killed four people and injured three in the capital, Kiiu, according to AFP and Reuters. Kiiwu Mayor Vitali Klicichko said two of the dead were young couples, including a six-month pregnant woman.
In Kiiu, an air raid warning went off at around 6:35 this morning, followed by four attacks believed to be self-destructive Russian drones, which destroyed several houses and buildings and caused fires. According to the National Emergency Service, four people were killed and many more were injured when a substation was hit by a Russian rocket in the northeastern province of Sumi.
The West’s criticism of Iran has escalated as the self-destructed drone strike, believed to have been carried out by Iran, resulted in numerous civilian casualties. The White House press secretary, Karin Jean-Pierre, said in a briefing: “I have seen all the reports of drones that appear to have been made in Iran attacking the center of Kiiu and Iran continues to lie.” “There is ample evidence that Russia has used it against the military as well as civilians,” he said. Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied rumors about selling drones, saying, “Western news reports that the Iran has sent drones to Russia with political intent. “
“Iran is reportedly considering selling more destructive weapons to support an invasion it opposes,” said Jean-Pierre, a spokesman for Jean-Pierre. It will make it more difficult for Iran to sell arms to Russia. “
Last month, the United States sanctioned an Iranian company that helped deliver Iranian drones to Russia and further sanctions related to the drone trade are said to be in preparation. On the 14th, the United States also announced that it would impose sanctions on individuals, companies and countries that supply Russia with ammunition or support the Russian military-industrial complex.
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