Russian daytime attack on Ukraine kills at least 20, hits children's hospital in Kyiv
Rescuers clear the rubble of the destroyed Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital following a missile attack in Kyiv on 8 July 2024.
The attack came as Hungarian leader Victor Orban visited China to discuss a Ukraine peace deal with Xi Jinping. Kyiv city authorities said seven people were killed and at least 25 were wounded in the strike on the capital. Russia has repeatedly denied targeting civilians. The major attack on Ukraine came as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a potential Ukraine peace deal, paying an unexpected visit to Beijing.
"We heard an explosion, then we were showered with debris," Svitlaka Kravchenko, 33, told Reuters after she and her husband Viktor, went out from the shelter. Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.Thousands displaced in Cape Town floods as icy cold front hits SA
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