Volodymyr Zelensky
(Picture: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER)Volodymyr Zelensky appear to criticise the mayor of Kyiv for failing to provide enough emergency shelters for residents during his regular speech to the nation.
Following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukraine has established thousands of so-called “invincibility centres” where people can access heat, water, internet and mobile phone links.
More than 4,000 centres have been set up so far in Ukraine.
In an evening address, Mr Zelensky indicated that “more work needed to be done” in some areas such as Kyiv, where Vitali Klitschko is the mayor.
"Unfortunately, local authorities have not performed well in all cities. In particular, there are a lot of complaints in Kyiv.
“To put it mildly, more work is needed,” he said.
“Please pay attention – the people of Kyiv need more support a lot of them have been without power for 20 or even 30 hours. We expect quality work from the mayor’s office.”
Over the last few weeks, Russia’s invasion has stalled which has resulted in the loss of the key strategic city of Kherson.
After withdrawing in some areas, Russia has launched several waves of missile strikes aimed at Ukrainian infrastructure.
These attacks have caused blackouts in several areas which has resulted in up to six million people being without power.
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched about 70 cruise missiles on Wednesday, 51 of which were shot down.
At least seven people including a 17-year-old girl died, as numerous regions of Ukraine including the capital, Kyiv, reported explosions in quick succession.
