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Russian airstrikes devastate Ukraine, targeting a children's hospital and several cities during morning rush hour, leaving over 20 dead and hundreds injured. Global condemnation grows as calls for intervention escalate amid accusations of war crimes.
In a tragic escalation, Russian missile strikes targeted multiple Ukrainian cities during Monday's rush hour, resulting in over 20 fatalities and hundreds injured. Among the casualties were 9 killed and 23 injured in Kyiv, and 10 killed with 37 injured in Kryvyi Rih. Kyiv's Okhmatdyt Hospital, specializing in pediatric care, was severely hit, causing extensive damage to critical medical facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, emphasizing that the strike on Okhmatdyt Hospital had left people trapped under the rubble, and called for global action to stop Russian aggression. He described the strikes as an indiscriminate assault on civilians and essential infrastructure.
European leaders reacted with outrage and condemnation. French officials described the attacks as "barbaric," while the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced them as "the most depraved of actions" targeting innocent children.
On social media, reactions ranged from calls for international intervention to accusations of war crimes against Russia. Users expressed solidarity with Ukraine and demanded swift and decisive action to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable.
Rescue efforts at the hospital were fraught with challenges, as medical staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to evacuate survivors and treat the injured amidst the chaos. The incident has further intensified international calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic solutions to end the conflict, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid and protection for civilians in war-torn regions.
