Ukraine’s President Zelensky Safe and Sound After Auto Crash in Kyiv

Ukraine’s President Zelensky Safe and Sound After Auto Crash in Kyiv

  • President Volodymyr Zelensky has been declared hale and hearty after surviving an auto-crash
  • The 44-year-old collided with a passenger vehicle in the city of Kyiv while in the company of his aides
  • In his nightly telecast shortly after the accident, he revealed that the Ukrainian troops have reclaimed another town from the Russian forces

Ukraine, Kyiv - Emerging reports have it that Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky was involved in an auto crash near Kyiv, the nation’s capital.

According to BBC, the report of his accident was revealed by his spokesperson, Sergii Nykyforov who stated that a passenger vehicle collided with President’s vehicle.

Zelensky, Ukraine, Kyiv, Accident
President Zelensky revealed that the Ukrainian troops have reclaimed another city from Russian troops. Photo: AFP
Source: AFP

Nykyforov further revealed that President Zelensky was declared safe and sound after the doctors had examined him for possible physical and internal injuries.

It was gathered that the driver of the passenger vehicle involved in the auto-crash also got medical attention at the scene of the incident after which he was taken in an ambulance for further treatment.

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Meanwhile, investigations have commenced in a bid to uncover the circumstances of the traffic and the real cause of the accident.

Ukraine reclaims another town, dislodges Russian troops

Channels TV reported that a few hours after the incident, President Zelensky in a live telecast addressed the nation stating that he had just returned from Kharkiv.

While reeling out updates of the area, he said the entire area has been unoccupied after a lightning counteroffensive to dislodge Russian troops.

He said:

“It was an unprecedented movement of our soldiers — the Ukrainians once again managed to do what many thoughts were impossible."

The president gave kudos to the troops for their bravery and persistence to hold off and dislodge the tyranny of the Russian forces

If Russia wins, it will lead to World War III - President Zelensky

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Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Africa’s support for Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

The Ukraine leader highlighted why Africa cannot afford to take a neutral position, warning that Russia’s victory will lead to World War III.

Mr. Zelenskyy in a digital press conference with Legit.ng and other African news media, also highlighted what Africa stands to gain by supporting Ukraine.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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