Russian Missile Strikes Kill 41 in Ukraine

On Monday, Russian missile strikes devastated Ukraine, targeting cities including Kyiv and killing at least 41 civilians, among them three children. The Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv was severely damaged, disrupting surgeries and forcing evacuations of young cancer patients. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, calling for stronger international action and more air defense systems from Western allies. U.S. President Joe Biden and other global leaders condemned the strikes, which occurred just before a NATO summit in Washington expected to discuss further support for Ukraine. Despite Russia's denial of targeting civilian infrastructure, the attacks were among the deadliest in months, prompting a national day of mourning in Ukraine.