Ukraine observes day of mourning after deadly Russian missile strikes

Ukraine is observing a day of mourning after a devastating series of Russian missile strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people and left 166 others injured. Among the buildings hit in cities across the country was the main children’s hospital in the capital city of Kyiv.

While Russia denied deliberately targeting the hospital, claiming it was hit by Ukrainian air defense missile fragments, Ukraine reported finding remnants of a Russian cruise missile at the site. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as “brutal” and called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “bloody criminal” in response.

This tragic event has once again highlighted the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with tensions escalating to alarming levels. The world is watching with concern as the situation unfolds, and our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine during this difficult time. Subscribe to BBC News for further updates on this developing story.