A Russian airstrike damaged a hospital in central Ukraine, killing at least 35 people, according to local officials. The attack targeted the Consultative and Diagnostic Centre in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district. The strike occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of inaction amid escalating violence.
A separate Russian bomb attack in Kramatorsk killed at least 35 people, bringing the two-day death toll from Russian strikes to over 70. The attack struck two buses, with city authorities reporting a new drone attack. Zelensky criticized Washington’s efforts to pursue economic ties with Russia while seeking to mediate the war.
The Russian military has intensified strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, including public transportation. A guided bomb exploded near buses in Kramatorsk, killing 30 and worsening power outages in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of targeting civilians.
The conflict, now in its fifth year, has seen increasing attacks on civilian infrastructure. The World Health Organization has called for transparency following a lab worker’s death in Siberia, while Russia insists no epidemic risk exists. Meanwhile, the Russian embassy in the Netherlands demanded clarification after a minister called Moscow an enemy.
The war has led to widespread humanitarian crises, with many Kenyans caught in the conflict seeking assistance. Kenya’s government has proposed a dedicated fund to support citizens affected by foreign conflicts. The situation continues to raise concerns for both Ukraine and its allies.
