Day of Mourning in Ukraine after the Russian Attack on a Children's Hospital

A children's hospital in Kyiv suffered significant damage on Monday morning when a Russian missile struck its toxicology building. The hospital, known as "Okhmatdyt," is one of the largest pediatric medical centers in Europe.

Do Russians still not understand that Ukraine is probably going to spend 30 years hunting each and every Russian responsible for these things?
It's likely going to make Mossad look like the Teletubbies.
Children's hospital, Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/nYgz6M1NLV

— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) July 8, 2024

The missile strike was part of a broader assault launched by Russia across Ukraine, resulting in over 20 fatalities and more than 50 injuries, according to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry. Most of the casualties occurred in Kyiv and the city of Kryvyi Rih.

Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashko reported that intensive care units and operating theaters at the hospital were also damaged. Although all patients were successfully evacuated, casualties were reported in the toxicology department, although no children were among them.

"It is unconscionable that children are killed & injured in this war."@UN_Ukraine chief strongly condemns today's Russian attacks, which caused casualties and severely damaged civilian infrastructure, including a children's hospital in Kyiv. https://t.co/HSHFd4qoch pic.twitter.com/gZ7SFvkXjT

— United Nations (@UN) July 8, 2024

Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate any individuals who may still be trapped under the debris.

Ukrainian authorities have condemned the attack, accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians, including children, and have called on Western allies to increase military assistance to Ukraine in...