"At least 21 civilians were killed and more than two dozen injured as a result of a barbaric direct strike by a Russian aerial bomb on ordinary people standing in line to receive pensions in the village of Yarova, Donetsk region.

This horrific crime demands global condemnation and resolute action. We call on the world to speak out and act immediately. We appeal to our European partners, the United States, G20 members, and all those who value human life and the UN Charter to take measures.

We are already informing all our partners and international organizations about the details of this terrible crime. And we expect a strong response. Russian criminals must be held accountable for this and other atrocities.

Russian propaganda claims to “save” people in the Donetsk region, but in reality, it drops massive aerial bombs on civilians who came to collect their pensions. Russia brings only death, horror, and destruction.

Collective and resolute actions, including devastating sanctions pressure and additional support for Ukraine’s defense and resilience, can and must stop Russian terror."

By order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, all Ukrainian Diplomatic Missions are opening a Book of Condolence and lowering flags to half-mast. You may express your condolences via the official email address of the Embassy: [email protected].