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He continued: \u201cWhen someone in the world still attempts to deal with anything Russian, it means turning a blind eye to this reality. The audacity of evil. The brazenness of wickedness. Utter inhumanity.\u201d His wife Olena Zelenska called it a \u201chorrific cruelty\u201d and extended her \u201cdeepest condolences to the loved ones of the victims\u201d.<\/p>\n
The President posted images showing the explosion and scenes of firefighters using hosepipes to tackle flames and smoke in the aftermath. Other shots showed emergency crews carrying body bags and sifting through rubble in the search for survivors.<\/p>\n
The horror unfolded as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was expected to announce a fresh aid package for Ukraine during an unannounced trip to Kyiv. He met Mr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal having earmarked up to \u00a380million for the struggle with Moscow.<\/p>\n
Mr Blinken said: \u201cWe want to make sure Ukraine has what it needs, not only to succeed in the counteroffensive but for the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n
The UN Human Rights Office says more than 9,500 civilians have been killed and 17,200 injured since Russia invaded its neighbour 18 months ago.<\/p>\n
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