Ukraine will not leave Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure unanswered and has sufficient means to respond decisively.

Axar.az reports this was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The head of state recalled the missile strike on the center of Sumy carried out by Russian forces on April 13 using Iskander missile systems.

"We have the means to respond to such strikes. And we will not allow those who kill our people to go unpunished. We have every right to do so — this is just retribution," the president emphasized.

He also stressed that Russia must recognize Ukraine’s strength as an undeniable reality.

"Peace will only be possible when Russia realizes that we are capable of fighting back. Ukrainian drones, missiles, artillery, equipment, and ammunition — everything produced in Ukraine — will serve to defend our land, our people, and our state," Zelensky concluded.