Ukraine Accuses Russian Commander of Hospital Attack

Ukraine has identified Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash, a senior Russian air force commander, as a suspect in the missile strike on Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv on July 8, which resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin announced that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Kobylash, who was in charge of Russia's long-range aviation forces at the time of the attack. The strike, carried out using a Kh-101 cruise missile, has been described as a war crime, and the investigation is ongoing to find additional individuals responsible. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan confirmed the identification of the missile type involved but noted that further investigation is necessary. Russia has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the ICC's actions are part of a Western smear campaign. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of international accountability for wartime actions.