In the air raid on Ukraine’s Kriviy Rig by Russia, at least 18 people lost their lives, including 9 children.

The Russian Defense Ministry made statements about the attack, claiming that Ukrainian commanders and Western trainers meeting in a restaurant in the city were targeted with high-explosive missiles.

The ministry stated, “85 soldiers and officers along with 20 vehicles were targeted.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also made a statement after the attack.

Taking to his social media account, the Ukrainian leader said, “Russia does not want a ceasefire, we see that. The whole world sees it.” Kriviy Rig is also known as the birthplace of Zelensky.