The Vatican has responded to a new wave of escalation in Europe. Pope Leo XIV, delivering his traditional sermon in St. Peter's Square, made an emotional statement dedicated to the tragedy unfolding in Kyiv. His words were a direct response to an unprecedented attack that occurred on the night of May 24.
During the general audience, the Pontiff did not hide his deep concern. He emphasized that he is closely following the situation, which has reached a critical point in recent days. At the center of his attention were not geopolitical developments, but the fates of ordinary people caught in the crossfire.
"War does not solve problems; it only deepens them. It does not create security; it only multiplies suffering and hatred," declared the head of the Catholic Church. According to him, where missiles and drones fall, not only infrastructure collapses, but hope itself is destroyed. Homes and places of worship are ruined, and innocent lives are lost.
Leo XIV expressed his spiritual closeness to all those suffering from the consequences of shelling directed against the civilian population. Concluding his speech, he entrusted all peoples wounded by war to the protection of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace.
The Pope's emotional appeal was dictated by the horrifying events of the past night. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, focusing primarily on the capital and the Kyiv region. The enemy deployed colossal resources: 90 missiles of various types were fired, including the "Oreshnik" medium-range ballistic missile, along with 600 drones.
Ukraine's air defense systems demonstrated high efficiency, shooting down 55 missiles and 549 drones. However, losses could not be avoided. Residential buildings in almost all districts of Kyiv sustained damage.
According to the latest data, three people were killed in the attack, and another 86 were injured. Medical personnel hospitalized 31 victims, including three children in moderate condition. Three patients are in critical condition, while 16 received necessary outpatient care. Witnesses and journalists have already documented the consequences of this war crime, revealing the scale of the destruction.
