Kyiv Grieves as Russian Missile Strike on Apartment Building Kills 24

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for Moscow to be punished after a Russian missile struck a Kyiv apartment building, killing 24 people, including children. Zelenskiy laid red roses at the site in memory of the victims.

Rescue workers concluded search operations at the rubble in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, where the missile caused significant destruction. Ukraine cites the attack as part of Russia's escalated aggression, marked by more than 1,500 drones and missile strikes across the country this week.

Kyiv announced a day of mourning to honor the victims, as officials confirmed the recovery of 24 bodies and the provision of psychological support to affected residents. Russia's involvement in the strike remains without immediate comment from Moscow.

(With inputs from agencies.)