In a brazen attack, Russia targeted a main children's hospital in Kyiv in broad daylight, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 civilians and leaving many more wounded. The aerial assault led to scenes of devastation with parents holding babies outside the damaged hospital, desperate to seek safety amid the chaos.

The Ukrainian government declared a day of mourning following the deadly airstrike, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced air defense capabilities to protect against such brutal attacks. Despite shooting down 30 out of 38 missiles, the air force reported extensive damage to civilian buildings in Kyiv and other cities, emphasizing the scale of destruction caused by the strikes.

The missile strike on the children's hospital was captured in a chilling online video, with the missile visibly falling from the sky before causing a massive explosion. President Zelenskiy of Ukraine vowed to retaliate against Russia for the attack and urged Western allies to respond firmly to the aggression. Diplomatic efforts were mobilized, as the United Nations Security Council scheduled a meeting at the request of several countries to address the dire situation in Ukraine.