Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže Condemns Russian Occupants' Strike on Odesa: 'The Kremlin Butcher Kills Children'

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has reacted to the horrific strike by Russian occupiers on Odesa that took place on the night of April 6. This attack led to the deaths of at least three individuals, among them a two-year-old child. Braže did not hold back her emotions, stating that "the Kremlin butcher kills children, women, and the elderly on Easter day, at night, every day." She emphasized that this is how Russia's "peace" and "values" manifest, urging the civilized world to take active measures.

In her address on the platform X, Braže called for increased support for Ukraine and heightened pressure on Russia. "The civilized world's response must be assistance and support for Ukraine, as well as strengthening sanctions and pressure on Russia," she noted, highlighting the importance of international solidarity in the face of aggression.

As a result of the Russian attack, which was carried out using Shahed drones, three people were killed in Odesa, and ten others were injured. Two of the injured are in serious condition, while eight are in moderate condition. Among the victims are a two-year-old child and teenagers aged 17 and 18. This tragedy has sparked outrage not only in Ukraine but also beyond its borders.

The head of the Odesa regional administration, Oleg Kiper, reported significant damage to critical infrastructure and administrative buildings. The attack caused fires in the private sector, a dormitory, and on the premises of a children's institution. Kiper noted that rescuers managed to save four people, but emergency and rescue operations are ongoing, and more individuals may still be trapped under the rubble.

This incident serves as yet another confirmation of Russia's ruthless aggression against Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over a year. The war has claimed thousands of lives and left millions homeless, continuing to provoke international outrage and calls for action. Latvia, like many other countries, actively supports Ukraine in its struggle for independence and territorial integrity.

The response of the global community to this attack could be crucial in shaping future developments. As Braže pointed out, it is essential for the international community not to remain indifferent and to continue providing support to Ukraine while intensifying pressure on the aggressor. Only through collective efforts can the war be stopped and peace restored in the region.