President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference on Saturday, April 23, commented on the possibility of Russia seizing the southern regions of Ukraine in order to enter Pridnestrovie.

" We think there are such risks in terms of their desire. From the point of view of the result - let's see. We will definitely defend our territories,"

When asked if a new Mariupol could happen in Odessa, Zelensky replied:.

" I don't believe they will stop."

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Zelensky about the bombing of Odessa: "

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Recall that on Saturday, April 23, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Odessa. The missiles were launched by strategic aviation aircraft TU-95 of Russia from the waters of the Caspian Sea. The Ukrainian military destroyed two enemy cruise missiles (preliminarily X555 or X101) and two operational-tactical UAVs. However, two more missiles hit a military facility and two residential buildings..

As a result, at least five people were killed and 18 others were injured.. Among those killed was a three-month-old baby..