Russian strikes in Ukraine on Wednesday killed at least 28 people, including five children, according to reports. The deadliest attack occurred in Pryluky, in the Chernigov region, where a missile struck an apartment building, killing 12 people. Among the victims were five children, including three under the age of three. The blast shattered windows and reduced half of the five-story building to a pile of charred concrete and twisted metal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the deaths of three children aged 12 months and one child aged eight. The attack took place as the country faced a wave of strikes across multiple regions. Other casualties were reported in Kyiv and Odesa, where a drone barrage caused significant damage to schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. At least 15 people were killed in separate strikes, with nine of them dying in the apartment block destruction.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, its military actions have caused widespread civilian casualties and destruction. Human rights organizations have documented numerous violations of international humanitarian law, including indiscriminate attacks on residential areas, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Some of these incidents are under investigation.
Ukraine’s defense capabilities remain strained, with reports indicating that the country lacks sufficient ammunition for its U.S.-supplied Patriot air defense systems. This has left the nation vulnerable to continued attacks. The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the escalating toll of the conflict on civilian populations.
