Escalation of Attacks
A series of Russian drone and missile attacks on , including a direct hit on a nine-story apartment building, have raised the death toll to 28, marking the deadliest assault on the city this year.
The recent barrage, part of Russia's summer offensive, involved over 440 drones and 32 missiles, aiming to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and striking urban residential areas.
International Response and Local Impact
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv criticized the attacks as contradictory to efforts for peace, highlighting the failure of U.S.-led negotiations and the diversion of global attention due to other geopolitical tensions.
Amidst the tragedy, Kyiv authorities declared a day of mourning, and psychological support was offered to survivors and victims' families, underscoring the profound local impact and community grief.