Russian missile strikes damage the Okhmatdyt children\u2019s clinic and a maternity hospital in Kyiv, kill more than 30 and injure more than 150 others across Ukraine. A children\u2019s hospital in Kyiv was targeted on purpose as Ukraine shot down 30 out of 38 missiles. Missiles flew very low off the ground, Ukraine\u2019s Air Force says, commenting on a Monday attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the morning and in the afternoon on Monday, Russia launched a series of missile barrages on cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and others. It was one of Russia\u2019s heaviest and deadliest bombardments of the country in months. The attack included missiles launched from Tu-95 strategic bombers and a MiG-31K interceptor, cruise missiles launched from ships and land-based rockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 30 people were killed, and more than 150 others wounded. At least 25 people, including two children, were killed in Kyiv and 96 more, including at least seven children, were wounded. Ten were confirmed dead and another 48 were wounded in Kryvyi Rih. The missile strike killed one person and wounded 12 others in Dnipro. Three people were killed in Pokrovsk, in Donetsk region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fifty civilian buildings, including residential houses, a business centre and two medical facilities were damaged in Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro and two eastern cities. The damaged medical facilities included the Okhmatdyt children\u2019s clinic and a maternity hospital in Kyiv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Russia struck Ukrainian cities, resulting in over 170 injuries. As of now, 37 fatalities have been reported, including three children. My condolences go out to their families and loved ones.
In total, nearly 100 facilities were damaged, including a children’s hospital,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Gbd5Yefzfp<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>