WASHINGTON – Several Ukrainian cities were rocked by deadly missile strikes on Monday.
President Joe Biden has condemned the recent attacks and Russian President Vladimir Putin following the attacks, which appear to be the heaviest wave since the beginning of the war.
Firefighters scrambled to put out flames after the missile strikes in Kyiv. The blasts knocked out critical infrastructure, damaging cars and homes in what Ukrainian leaders are calling a terror attack on civilian targets.
At least 11 people have died and more than 60 have been injured.
President Putin confirmed that Monday’s strikes were in response to what he calls a terrorist attack over the weekend, the bombing of a key bridge to Crimea.
The bombing damaged a critical supply route for the Kremlin’s forces.
President Biden returned to the White House on Monday afternoon and released a statement that said his administration: “Strongly condemns Russia’s missile strikes today across Ukraine.” Adding the attacks: “Only further reinforce our commitment to the stand with the people of Ukraine.”
President Biden’s remarks come less than a week after issuing a strong warning, saying the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at its highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.