US warns Russia of “war crimes” after Kamikaze drone attack on Kyiv

Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with Iranian-made Kamikaze drones, Washington said that it will hold Moscow accountable for “war crimes” and will continue to impose costs on Russia for its aggression.

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre said US President Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre said “The White House “strongly condemns Russia’s missile strikes today,”. She further said that the US will continue to aid the people of Ukraine, as she referred to a new USD 725m military aid package announced for Ukraine last Friday.

More desperate and reprehensible Russian attacks this morning against civilians and civilian infrastructure. We admire the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people. We will stand with you for as long as it takes,” the US embassy in Ukraine tweeted.

On Monday, at least three explosions were heard in Kyiv at around 6.45 am (local time). One of the blasts was in the Shevchenkivskyi district in the centre of the Ukrainian capital. In order to tackle the situation, emergency services have been sent on-site. Kyiv says Moscow has used Iranian-supplied drones in the strikes.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has only escalated after a truck recently exploded on the Crimea road bridge, causing seven fuel tanks of a train heading to the Crimean Peninsula to catch fire. Three people were killed in the blast, which also led to the partial collapse of two spans of the road bridge.