Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Killing Child in Latest Ukraine Assault

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have killed at least three people, including a 12-year-old child, in the latest deadly assault on Ukraine's capital. The attacks hit the Podilskyi and Obolonskyi districts, causing fires and damage to residential buildings, according to Kyiv's mayor.

The strikes come as Russia continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine, which began over a year ago. Despite international condemnation and sanctions, Moscow has persisted in launching missile and drone attacks across the country, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing immense suffering.

The child killed in the latest strikes was among the youngest victims of Russia's campaign. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused Moscow of war crimes and crimes against humanity for its indiscriminate attacks on urban areas. The United Nations has documented thousands of civilian deaths since the conflict began in February 2022.

The latest assault on Kyiv underscores the ongoing threat faced by Ukrainians, even in the capital, which has been a frequent target of Russian strikes. As the war drags on, the human toll continues to mount, with no end in sight to the violence and destruction.