Ternopil, Ukraine – Russian missiles struck the city of Ternopil, Ukraine causing injuries and extensive damage to commercial property and a religious organization, according to reports. The attack occurred on Saturday evening while Ukrainian pop duo Tvorchi was performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Tvorchi hails from the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil and just before their performance posted a message on Instagram stating that their hometown had been bombed by Russia.
Following their performance, Tvorchi urged Europe to unite against evil for the sake of peace while holding a sign for Ternopil. The band’s song, “Heart of Steel,” honors those trapped in the Azovstal steel plant during the bombardments in Mariupol and speaks of courage and resolve in the face of adversity.
British Ambassador to Ukraine Dame Melinda Simmons confirmed the attack and congratulated Tvorchi on their Eurovision performance. She went on to state that Russia continues to invade Ukraine, putting the people of Ukraine in “continuing danger.”
Ternopil mayor Serhiy Nadal confirmed that warehouses had been destroyed in the attack and two people had been injured. The attack came on the same day that Vladimir Putin’s troops were retreating in Bakhmut, Ukraine following a recent confrontation.
The attack on Ternopil adds to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Russian aggression causing damage to the country’s infrastructure and causing harm to civilians. The recent bombing highlights the need for Europe to come together and take action to stop the violence and promote peace.
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