Attack Details
A Russian missile demolished a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, raising the death toll to 28, making it the deadliest attack on Kyiv this year.
The assault was part of a massive barrage targeting Ukrainian air defenses, with over 440 drones and 32 missiles launched by Russia.
Human Impact and Response
Rescue operations involved clearing debris and using sniffer dogs, with psychologists providing counseling to those affected. The community engaged in mourning, laying flowers at the site.
The U.S. Embassy criticized the attack, contrasting it with efforts to negotiate peace, while Kyiv authorities declared a day of mourning.