Statement on the deadly attack in Kupiansk

Russia’s appalling terror against Ukraine’s civilian population shows no signs of abating and reached another grim landmark today. An attack targeted a café and a grocery store in the settlement of Hroza in Kupiansk, Kharkiv oblast, killing at least 50 people, including a child and injuring many others.

This was yet another heinous attack against innocent civilians, in addition to Russia’s continued daily indiscriminate attacks near the frontlines – just earlier today Russia attacked a hospital in Beryslav, Kherson region.

Intentional attacks against civilians are war crimes. Russia’s leadership, all commanders, perpetrators and accomplices of these atrocities will be held to account. There will be no impunity for war crimes.

The EU commends the Ukrainian people's strength, courage and resistance. The EU stands with Ukraine in firm solidarity and will continue supporting Ukraine.

High Representative / Vice-President Josep Borrell

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