Ukrainian American Group Condemns Russian Attack; Seeks US, Western Defense Support 

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) unequivocally condemns russia’s latest mass missile and drone assault against Ukraine, one of the largest attacks of the war, which once again targeted civilian communities, homes, energy infrastructure, and essential public services.

Overnight, russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against cities and regions across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Khmelnytskyi. Residential buildings were destroyed, critical infrastructure was damaged, and innocent civilians—including children—were killed and injured. These attacks are not isolated incidents; they form part of a sustained campaign of terror directed against the Ukrainian people.

We mourn the lives lost, extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and stand in solidarity with those recovering from their injuries and with the emergency responders risking their lives to save others amid the devastation.

russia’s deliberate and systematic attacks on civilian populations, homes, hospitals, schools, and energy systems demonstrate a continued disregard for international humanitarian law and fundamental human rights. These actions further reinforce the growing body of evidence that russia’s war against Ukraine is not merely a war of territorial conquest, but a genocidal campaign aimed at destroying Ukraine’s sovereignty, identity, and people.

UCCA calls upon the United States government, our international partners, and democratic nations around the world to strengthen support for Ukraine’s defense, including the provision of advanced air defense systems and the resources necessary to protect civilians from ongoing missile and drone attacks. We further urge the United States and its allies to strengthen and rigorously enforce sanctions against the russian federation, close sanctions-evasion loopholes, and increase economic pressure on those who continue to enable russia’s illegal war. We also urge continued efforts to hold russian political and military leaders accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during this war.

As Ukraine endures another brutal assault, UCCA reaffirms its unwavering support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom, democracy, human dignity, and national self-determination—principles that reflect the shared democratic values upon which free and secure societies are built/depend/OR/principles that reflect the shared democratic values that are fundamental to free, secure, and prosperous societies.