Russia encountered backlash at the United Nations Security Council after allies of Kyiv demanded an urgent meeting in response to the devastating strikes carried out by Moscow in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the grim toll of the attacks, reporting 38 casualties, including the tragic deaths of four children, along with 190 individuals sustaining injuries as a result of almost 40 missiles hitting various towns and cities, causing significant damage to medical facilities on Monday. The blatant targeting of protected hospitals was denounced as a war crime during the emergency meeting, with Joyce Msuya, acting under-secretary for humanitarian affairs, stressing the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions.

The incidents of strikes on healthcare and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine have raised significant concerns, with Msuya emphasizing the alarming prevalence of systematic attacks that continue to inflict harm across the country. According to the authorities in Kyiv, a children's hospital was among the targets hit by a Russian cruise missile, which purportedly contained components manufactured in NATO member states. In response to the devastating losses, the Ukrainian capital declared a day of mourning to honor the victims of the attacks, further underscoring the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for international attention and action.