Russian Attack Kills 31 Including 5 Children in Kyiv

Kyiv observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the city since the 2022 invasion, with at least 31 people killed, including five children, and over 150 injured. The youngest victim was a 2-year-old child, and the attack involved more than 300 drones and eight missiles, marking the highest number of children killed and injured in a single strike on Kyiv since aerial attacks began. Russian forces continue a grinding war of attrition along a 1,000-kilometer front line, making incremental gains at heavy cost on both sides, notably pressing in the eastern Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the scale of Russian attacks in July, citing thousands of glide bombs, drones, and missiles launched, and reiterated calls for stronger economic sanctions on Russia to deter further aggression. U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the attacks as “disgusting” and stated he would impose sanctions on Russia, giving President Vladimir Putin a deadline to end hostilities. Despite ongoing peace efforts, Russia has intensified strikes on civilian areas, and Ukraine continues to seek international support to hold Russia accountable.