US State Dept says Russia’s strikes against Ukraine’s cities need to stop immediately

Washington: Russian strikes against Ukrainian cities need to stop immediately, a US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday, condemning the strikes after Russia launched one of its largest air strikes on Kyiv.

"We have seen these reports, and we are monitoring the situation closely, including the strikes that hit a maternity hospital in Odesa," the spokesperson said.

"Russia’s strikes against Ukraine’s cities need to stop immediately. We condemn these strikes and extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected."