In this handout photo provided by Ukraine's Emergency Situation Ministry, flames and smoke rise from the thermal power plant, which, according to local authorities, was damaged by shelling, near the frontline in the town of Shchastia in the Luhansk
THE RUSSIAN attacks on Ukraine have been condemned by the Leader of Leeds City Council.
In a statement on Putin's invasion Cllr James Lewis said: “On behalf of Leeds City Council and the city of Leeds I want to express how deeply saddened and shocked we are by the situation in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and with those Ukrainians who already call Leeds their home.
“The deliberate targeting of innocent people is beyond comprehension and as a council and a city we condemn this. Leeds is a welcoming and compassionate city and we will work with our Ukrainian friends and partners in communities across the city to provide the necessary support and reassurance that may be needed.”
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