A Russian missile strike on a block of flats in northern Ukraine killed 19 people, including five children, as families slept, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- A Russian missile struck a block of flats in northern Ukraine.
- The strike killed 19 people, according to the BBC.
- Five children were among the victims.
- The strike destroyed 30 flats.
- Families were asleep at the time of the attack.
A Russian missile strike has killed 19 people, including five children, after destroying a block of flats in northern Ukraine, according to the BBC.
The BBC reported that the strike destroyed 30 flats as families slept inside their homes.
Among the 19 people killed were five children, the BBC said, underscoring the toll the attack took on families in the residential building.
The strike occurred in northern Ukraine, though further details about the precise location and the circumstances of the attack were not provided in the available reporting.
The destruction of 30 flats points to the scale of the damage inflicted on the residential block, where residents had been sleeping at the time of the strike.
Why it matters
Strikes on residential buildings that kill civilians, including children, highlight the human cost of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Such attacks draw international attention to the risks faced by civilians far from front lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the strike?
According to the BBC, 19 people were killed in the strike.
Were children among the victims?
Yes. The BBC reported that five children were among those killed.
How much damage did the strike cause?
The BBC said the strike destroyed 30 flats in a residential block in northern Ukraine.
Timeline
- Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
BBC World: Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.