On the morning of July 31, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, killing at least 6 people, including a 6-year-old boy, and injuring dozens others. According to Mr. Tymur Tkachenko, the city's military manager, the airstrikes caused damage at 27 locations in 4 districts of Kiev.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video recording the scene of the devastation caused by the fires, saying many people were still trapped under the rubble of a residential building. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described it as a horrifying morning in Kiev, when many buildings were completely destroyed, schools and hospitals were severely damaged.
Russia denies targeting civilians, but has stepped up attacks in recent months on Ukrainian cities deep behind, far from the frontline of the conflict. The new airstrike shows the escalation of the situation, as the conflict enters its fourth year.
US President Donald Trump has recently shortened the deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to take steps towards peace, expressing his disappointment in Russia's tough stance. Mr. Sybiha commented that President Trump has been very patient in his efforts to find a solution to end the conflict.
