Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a blistering demand for regime change in Russia after a brutal missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 16 civilians, including two children.
The attack, which targeted a residential area in the Ukrainian capital, marks one of the deadliest assaults on the city in recent months. Emergency services worked through the night to pull survivors from the rubble of a destroyed apartment block.
Zelenskyy's Fiery Response
In an emotional address, Zelenskyy declared: "The world cannot continue to tolerate a terrorist regime in Moscow that slaughters children in their sleep." The Ukrainian leader urged Western allies to take stronger action against Russia's leadership.
Escalating Tensions
The strike comes amid growing Ukrainian successes on the battlefield, with reports suggesting Kyiv's forces have made significant advances in the south. Military analysts speculate the attack may represent Moscow's attempt to regain the initiative through terror tactics against civilians.
Local residents described scenes of chaos following the early morning strike. "We heard the explosion, then screams," said one survivor. "The building next to ours simply collapsed."
International Condemnation
World leaders have condemned the attack, with the UK Foreign Secretary calling it "a barbaric act against innocent civilians." The UN Security Council is expected to convene an emergency session.
As rescue operations continue, authorities warn the death toll may rise further, with several victims still unaccounted for in the wreckage.
