A devastating Russian airstrike on Ukraine’s Kyiv region has killed at least 37 people and wounded dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials.
Rescue teams have been pulling survivors from the rubble as emergency crews race to search damaged buildings and reach those still trapped.
The attack caused widespread destruction across several neighborhoods, with residential buildings heavily damaged and apartment blocks engulfed in flames.
Residents were forced to flee as explosions struck populated areas, while emergency services faced the enormous task of treating the wounded and securing damaged sites.
Critical infrastructure was also affected, adding further pressure to communities already living under the threat of repeated aerial attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the strike as a war crime and vowed that Ukraine will seek accountability for the destruction and loss of life.
He has also renewed calls for Western allies to provide stronger air-defence systems, arguing that additional protection is urgently needed to defend Ukrainian cities.
The latest attack comes amid continued Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, with civilian areas remaining particularly vulnerable.
As rescue operations continue, officials warn the casualty figures could change as teams reach more heavily damaged locations.
For families across the Kyiv region, the latest bombardment has brought another wave of grief, destruction and uncertainty, while international pressure continues to mount for an end to the war.
