Ukraine will start its counteroffensive even without the F-16 fighters promised by Western countries, Zelenskyy says.
"Frankly speaking, it would help us a lot. But we also understand that we can't drag it [the counteroffensive] out, which is why we'll start before we receive F-16 [aircrafts] or other models," Zelenskyy said at a news conference for Scandinavian media held in Kyiv on Saturday, according to a script provided by Reuters.
Rescuers, policemen and volunteers managed to save 17 people from the rubble. Heavy machinery and special equipment were involved, according to officials. Two more women are considered missing, officials said. But the search and rescue operation has concluded, officials said. "My sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased. We will punish this evil. We will not allow it to grow. We will definitely stand up and win," Klymenko said.
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