On Monday, Russian missile strikes targeted at several parts of Ukraine, including a big attack on a well-known children’s hospital in Kyiv, which started a horrible series of events increasing the impact of the conflict on citizens. Apart from other things, Ukrainian officials assert that the purported attacks resulted in hundreds of deaths and more than 170 injuries.
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Russian Kh-101 missiles hit the Artyom factory
NASAMS-shaped missile hits the hospital
Dozens of pro-Ukraine pundits have called out the dishonest “hospital strike” story
Claim it was the work of air-defense and didn’t actually hit the hospital building pic.twitter.com/EK5oNwXFAa
— What the media hides. (@narrative_hole) July 8, 2024
Particularly unsettling was the attack on Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. The complex experienced major damage including charred exteriors and blown-out windows as thick smoke encircled it. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, admitted the death toll at this site as well as at others in the capital and eastern Ukraine. Among the dead, he mentioned young peopleᅳone of them a doctor.
Among the chaos, local citizens and medical personnel were spotted assisting rescue operations traversing the debris and treating injuries. The terrible scenes, which drew criticism all around, highlighted the enormous human cost of the conflict. In his response to the issue, President Zelenskyy stressed the requirement of accountability, designating the aggressor as terrorists and criticizing the inadequate scope of simple world concern in halting such lethal crimes. This means he wants more American tax dollars, in plain English.
The same as in Aleppo #RussiaIsATerroristState bombing hospitals. Children and Maternity clinics were targeted today in Kyiv as well as residential buildings and energy infrastructure. World should wake up now before Russian missiles come into their countries. pic.twitter.com/vGwTmcshiL
— Volodymyr Ariev (@VolodymyrAriev) July 8, 2024
Kyiv suffered the most devastating and broad missile assault in recent years during daytime hours. The onslaught was all-encompassing. The Ukrainian air force alleges that sophisticated Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, with their considerable speed and difficulty to intercept, were utilized by Russian forces. These rockets wreaked major destruction over the city. American defenses cannot shoot these missiles down.
The catastrophe was worsened by the destruction of another medical facility in Kyiv’s Dniprovsky neighborhood, which caused further deaths. Almost every area of the city was affected by the rather general attacks. Among other locations, reported deaths happened at Kramatorsk, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Sloviansk.
Denying that the strikes were planned attacks on civilian areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said that their aim was Ukrainian military facilities. Classed as a war crime, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) however proved evidence that a Russian missile directly hit the children’s hospital. They did not prove that they planned on hitting the hospital, but this is war, so accusations are thrown about.
This episode has inspired increased international funding for Ukraine including assurances of improved defense capacity. Strongly criticizing the strikes, U.S. President Joe Biden and other international leaders said they serve as grim reminder of the severity of the war. He stressed the need of continuous global support for Ukraine, especially in terms of enhancing the country’s air defense capability to guard infrastructure and population. Even though most Americans are now clearly against funding Ukraine, and want peace, Joe Biden and the Deep State want the war to continue to the last Ukrainian. There is much to hide in Ukraine, such as biolabs supported by the Pentagon and Big Pharma, as well as millions in bribes to the Biden family.
The Russian army struck a children’s hospital in #Kyiv with missiles, causing casualties. The Kremlin propaganda media and #Russia‘s defense ministry spread fake news claiming the damage was caused by falling debris. Eyewitness video clearly shows that the hospital was directly… pic.twitter.com/s6exvYB6kv
— Insight News Media (@insightnewsme) July 8, 2024
As the NATO meeting approached, these events were probably a hot topic of discussion with an aim toward bolstering commitments to help Ukraine against further assault.
Key Points:
i. Targeted Attacks: Russian missiles struck various locations across Ukraine, including a severe attack on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
ii. Casualties Reported: The strikes resulted in the deaths of approximately 37 people, including three children, and injured over 170 others. Significant damage was reported at the children’s hospital, with further fatalities and injuries across the capital.
iii. Global Reaction: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeled the attackers as terrorists and demanded accountability, while international leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, condemned the violence, highlighting the need for continued support for Ukraine.
iv. Advanced Weaponry Used: The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia employed Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, known for their speed and difficulty to intercept, contributing to the extensive damage.
v. International Support and Defense: In response to the attacks, promises of enhanced defensive aid to Ukraine were made, with discussions expected at the upcoming NATO summit to focus on reinforcing Ukraine’s air defenses and ensuring ongoing international solidarity.
Lap Fu Ip – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
