Russian Missile Strike Kills 31 Civilians, Including Children, in Kyiv

A recent Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 28 to 31 deaths, including several children, and injured over 150 people, causing widespread destruction in multiple districts. Emergency responders have been continuously working to recover victims from rubble, with the death toll potentially rising as rescue operations proceed. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a brutal and vile act of aggression, calling for intensified sanctions against Russia and urging the international community not to remain silent. US President Donald Trump strongly denounced the assault as "disgusting" and issued a deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire by August 7 or face severe sanctions, while dispatching a special envoy to Moscow to negotiate peace. Despite backchannel talks between the US and Russia, Putin has so far refused to halt the attacks, and Russia continued its offensive with drone strikes on other Ukrainian regions. The attacks reflect the ongoing devastating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been escalating for more than three years.