FM Zalkaliani: bombing maternity and children's hospital in Mariupol “barbaric”, “cowardly” attack
The top Georgian diplomat described the bombing of maternity and children's hospital as “barbaric” and strongly condemned the “cowardly” attack on defenseless, innocent civilians. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
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Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani on Thursday condemned the bombing of a children's hospital in the besieged port of Mariupol in Ukraine.
The top Georgian diplomat described the bombing of maternity and children's hospital as “barbaric” and strongly condemned the “cowardly” attack on defenseless, innocent civilians.
This shameful massacre must end immediately, Zalkaliani tweeted.
It is nothing short of devastating to hear of the barbaric bombing of maternity & children's hospital in #Mariupol. We #StandWithUkraine & strongly condemn this cowardly attack on defenseless, innocent civilians. This shameful massacre must end immediately #StopRussianAggression
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) March 10, 2022
The Mariupol City Council said on Wednesday the hospital had been hit several times by a Russian air strike, causing “colossal” destruction.
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