New York [US], July 6 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday strongly condemned Russia’s latest large-scale drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, calling again for an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire as a crucial step toward achieving a just and lasting peace, Al Jazeera reported.
According to Ukrainian authorities, Moscow launched more than 500 drones and 11 missiles overnight into Friday, killing one person, injuring at least 23 others, and causing widespread damage across Kyiv. The assault plunged parts of the capital into darkness, with air raid sirens blaring, kamikaze drones buzzing, and loud explosions reverberating until sunrise.
In a post on X, Guterres said the attacks also disrupted power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, highlighting ongoing risks to nuclear safety. “I strongly condemn the latest series of large-scale drone & missile attacks on Ukraine by Russia. The power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disrupted — once again underlining the ongoing risks to nuclear safety. I reiterate my call for a full, immediate & unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as a first step towards a just, comprehensive & sustainable peace, in line with the UN Charter, international law & relevant UN resolutions,” he wrote.
Following the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the heavy toll but praised the country’s defensive efforts. “It was a rocky start to the day, with more than 500 Russian attack drones and missiles. Difficult, but a significant number were shot down. Interceptor drones demonstrated important performance today, and we are scaling this up to the hilt,” Zelenskyy said on X.
He also announced a landmark defense agreement with Denmark, marking Ukraine’s first international weapons production initiative. “Today marks an important decision in Europe — in Denmark — our first agreement on weapons production for Ukraine in Europe. Coproduction between Ukraine and Denmark. This is paramount both in terms of security and investment,” Zelenskyy said.
The New York Post reported that the agreement allows Ukrainian companies to begin joint weapons production on Danish soil, a first for Kyiv as it seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amid Russia’s escalating attacks. According to Ukraine’s Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin, Denmark is contributing $5 million to the initiative, which aims to support Ukrainian defense startups.
The development underscores Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its military industry and resilience as the war drags on, while the UN continues to push for de-escalation and adherence to international norms. (ANI)
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