A Russian missile attack targeted an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, causing heavy casualties. According to initial reports from Ukrainian officials, the incident left 24 people dead, including children, and many others wounded. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene to search for survivors amid the rubble.
This is one of the most severe attacks on civilians in Kyiv in recent times. Authorities confirmed that the missile partially destroyed the building, severely damaging apartments and leaving many families homeless. Ukraine's security and military agencies are investigating to determine the exact type of weapon used in the attack.
The incident drew strong international condemnation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack an act of terrorism and urged allies to ramp up air-defense support. Russia has not yet commented officially on this specific attack. Images from the scene showed fire and smoke rising from the damaged building, with numerous ambulances and fire trucks on standby.
