Train passed through shower of missiles and drones, Lithuanian Foreign Minister talks on his journey to Kyiv

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that on the way to Kyiv, his train passed through a "shower of missiles and drones" that the aggressor state russia directed at Ukrainian cities.

He wrote about this on X.

Budrys emphasized that in recent weeks russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and even hospitals.

"This morning, our train had to pass through the shower of missiles and drones striking the cities of Rivne and Dubne," he said.

He recalled that a few days ago, dozens of people, including children, were killed and injured in an attack on Kharkiv. Budrys also emphasized that these are not accidents, but targeted acts of terror aimed at breaking the will of Ukraine.

"But Ukraine stands firm, defending not just its territory, but the principles of freedom& democracy in Europe. In fact, Ukraine is defending Europe. Peace will not come through appeasement. The world must stay united in supporting Ukraine - militarily, economically & politically," he said.

We will remind, today, June 9, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys arrived on a visit to Kyiv, where he will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha and a number of officials.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on the night of June 9, the russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 499 air attack means, including aeroballistic and cruise missiles, as well as 479 drones. Air defense forces destroyed 479 air targets.

As a result of the night russian attack in the Kyiv Region, in particular in the Boryspil District, damage was recorded to a residential building, an outbuilding and a passenger car.

The aggressor country russia also carried out a massive strike on the territory of the Rivne Region. One person was injured as a result of the attack.