United Nations meet today over Russian attack on civilians

Officials in Ukraine say the toll from Russia’s missile hit on a crowded shopping centre in Kremenchuk has risen to 18 dead and 59 wounded.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the raid as one of the most defiant terrorist attacks in European history

Adding that Russia is the largest terrorist organisation in the world.

Western leaders have condemned the attack, calling it sickening, cruel and horrendous and have promised to hold Russia accountable.

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today on Russia’s targeting of civilians, with the Kremenchuk attack being the main focus.