Russian Attack on Ukraine: Missile Strikes Kill at Least 20 Across Cities
Brutal Onslaught: Russia Launches Missile Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
A renewed wave of violence has struck Ukraine as Russia launched a series of missile attacks on major cities, killing at least 20 people.
The attacks, described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "massive assault," targeted civilian infrastructure and tragically included a children's hospital.
Russia’s Missiles Strike Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and More
The strikes, launched on Sunday, targeted various locations across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk.
Casualties were reported in several cities, with Kyiv experiencing a rare daytime attack that resulted in at least seven deaths.
The city's mayor confirmed a missile strike hit a children's hospital, forcing evacuation of the facility. While the extent of casualties within the hospital remains unclear, social media videos showed significant damage to the building.
Russian terrorists have once again launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine. Different cities – Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk, Kramatorsk. More than 40 missiles of various types. Apartment buildings, infrastructure, and a children's hospital have been damaged.
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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024
Source: Twitter/ZelenskyyUa
Russian terrorists have once again launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine. Different cities – Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk, Kramatorsk. More than 40 missiles of various types. Apartment buildings, infrastructure, and a children's hospital have been damaged. All services are engaged to rescue as many people as possible. And the entire world must use all its determination to finally put an end to the Russian strikes. Killing is what Putin brings. Only together can we bring real peace and security.
Central and Eastern Ukraine Bear the Brunt of the Attacks
Central Ukraine, particularly the city of Kryvyi Rih, suffered significant losses.
The head of the city's military administration reported at least 10 fatalities and 31 injuries, with 10 individuals in critical condition.
The eastern town of Pokrovsk also reported three deaths from the attacks.
World Leaders Brace for Zelensky’s Address as Ukraine Faces Devastating Attacks
These attacks come as Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Poland, preparing to address the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.
The sheer scale and brutality of the renewed assault highlight the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and raise concerns as world leaders prepare to meet.
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