Zelenskyy Condemns Russian Airstrike on Dobropillia, Announces Government Overhaul

Russian Airstrike on Dobropillia

• 💥 A Russian airstrike hit a civilian shopping center in Dobropillia, Donetsk region, causing a devastating attack.
• ⚠️ As of the latest reports, there were 11 wounded and 2 dead, with rescue operations ongoing to save more lives.
• 💬 President Zelenskyy condemned the strike as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror," emphasizing its lack of military purpose and sole aim to kill civilians.

Government and Defense Overhaul

• 🏛️ Zelenskyy announced the initiation of legal procedures for a government update, with parliamentary support for the Prime Minister's resignation.
• 🤝 Discussions were held with Denys Shmyhal, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Smetanin regarding new approaches to defense management and increased influence for the Ministry of Defense in arms production.
• 🛡️ The Ministry of Defense will conduct an audit of all agreements with partners, including aid programs and investments in Ukrainian arms production.
• 🚀 The goal is to increase the proportion of Ukrainian-made weapons on the front lines to 50% within the first six months of the new government's term.

Leadership and Future Direction

• 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy thanked Denys Shmyhal for his leadership through the COVID-19 crisis and the full-scale war, highlighting the government's ability to maintain state institution management and ensure social payments and logistics.
• 🇪🇺 Ukraine's progress towards EU candidacy and membership negotiations were noted as significant achievements during challenging times.
• 🌍 New government configurations and diplomatic shifts, including changes in Ukrainian embassies, are being prepared.
• ⚖️ New sanctions against Russia and individuals supporting its aggression are forthcoming, with no day lost in pressuring the aggressor.