'The world is with us': Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to unite as he calls on West for air defence following Russian attack

10 October 2022, 15:52 | Updated: 10 October 2022, 20:37

Brave Ukrainians were filmed singing the national anthem this morning as missile strikes hit Kyiv
Brave Ukrainians were filmed singing the national anthem this morning as missile strikes hit Kyiv. Picture: Social media

By StephenRigley

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged people to stick together in their fight against Russia, reminding them that "the world is with us".

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In his daily address, Mr Zelenskyy said the more Russia tried to intimidate Ukraine, the stronger it would stand.

He also reminded Ukrainians that he was working with the West to deliver air defence.

It came after several cities were bombarded with missiles on Monday morning.

"Ukraine cannot be intimidated. It only brings more of us together," Mr Zelenskyy said.

"Ukraine can't be stopped. It is only more persuasion that terrorists should be brought down.

"The Russian army purposely struck these strikes exactly in the morning rush hour. This is the typical tactic of terrorists."

He continued: "They've touched the whole world.. The world is with us. We are doing everything to get a modern air defence.

"And I thank the partners who are already speeding up the supply.

"Please help one another! Please take care of those who are left alone in these circumstances!

"Believe in yourself, in Ukraine, in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and in our victory!"

Read more: 'Peace is impossible when your enemy wants you dead', Ukrainian MP says

People sing the Ukrainian national anthem in the subway of Kyiv as Russians launch missiles

It comes after Ukrainians in Kyiv were seen courageously singing the national anthem as they took shelter in the subway during the latest series of Russian missile strikes on the capital city.

In the video, some Ukrainians can be seen going about their day whilst others calmly take shelter from the missile strikes.

The patriotic mood of the Ukrainian people in the subway reflected public reaction to the latest bombings in Kyiv. A Ukrainian MP told the BBC that the response to this morning's strikes were "not fear, but fury."

This is the first time that Kyiv has been attacked in months. This morning, Vladimir Putin ordered a series of missile strikes attacking energy infrastructure, communication facilities and military command centres.

Read more: Putin's revenge on 'terrorist' Ukraine as desperate tyrant launches 83 missiles in blitz on eight cities

Read more: Shocking video shoes Ukrainian woman narrowly dodging Kyiv blasts

A number of other Ukrainian cities have also been subject to missile attacks today and several regions have subsequently been left without power.

Putin has said that the widespread attacks across Ukraine this morning are retaliation for the Ukrainian army's bombing of the only bridge which linked Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. Putin described the bombing of the bridge as a "terrorist attack" and promised a further harsh response if Ukraine continued "terrorist attacks on Russian territory."

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