Children’s hospital targeted in Ukraine as Russian airstrikes claim dozens of lives

A devastating wave of Russian airstrikes has left a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine in ruins. The Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric facility in the country, suffered extensive damage in the attack.

The airstrike resulted in the tragic loss of thirty-six lives and left 140 individuals injured, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office. The attack was part of a series of missile strikes launched by Russia on cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk.

Despite Russia’s denial of targeting the hospital, claiming it was hit by a Ukrainian air defense missile, evidence found at the scene indicates otherwise. Fragments of a Russian cruise missile were discovered by Ukrainian officials, further confirming their suspicions.

The devastating consequences of this attack serve as a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The international community has expressed outrage and condemnation over the attack on a children’s hospital, a blatant violation of humanitarian laws.

Join Jane Hill as she presents this heartbreaking report on the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine. Stay tuned to BBC News for more updates on this developing story.