Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Ukraine

Significant casualties in the daylight attack on Kyiv

Rare daytime attack

On Monday, Ukrainian air defenses were engaged in repelling a rare daytime Russian missile attack on the capital. The attack was the largest and most widespread on Kyiv in months. The daylight attack included the use of Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, one of Russia's most advanced weapons.

Significant casualties

At least 31 people were killed and 154 injured in the attack, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack struck civilian targets, including an apartment building and a university, and caused widespread damage.

One witness described the scene as "horrific." "There was smoke and debris everywhere," she said. "I saw people running and screaming for help."

Condemnation from world leaders

The attack has been condemned by world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, who called it a "barbaric attack on the Ukrainian people." The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss the attack.

The attack is the latest in a series of escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have been at war since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine. The conflict has claimed the lives of over 10,000 people.

The attack on Kyiv is a reminder of the ongoing human cost of the war in Ukraine. It is also a reminder of the fragility of peace in Europe.