Horrific Airstrike Kills Dozens in Ukraine
Russian forces launched a devastating airstrike on a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more.
The attack, which occurred on Saturday, January 14, 2023, has been widely condemned by international leaders as a war crime.
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied responsibility for the airstrike, claiming that it was carried out by Ukrainian forces. However, eyewitness accounts and video footage of the attack contradict this claim.
The building that was hit was a nine-story apartment complex located in the densely populated district of Dnipro. The strike caused the building to collapse, trapping dozens of people inside.
Rescue workers have been working around the clock to search for survivors, but the death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from the rubble.
The airstrike is the latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
In recent weeks, Russian forces have also targeted hospitals, schools, and other non-military structures. These attacks have caused widespread death and destruction, and have raised concerns about Russia's commitment to the laws of war.
The international community has condemned the airstrike in Dnipro in the strongest possible terms. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the attack, and the United States has pledged to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes.
The airstrike has also sparked renewed calls for peace in Ukraine.
The war has been ongoing for nearly a year, and has caused immense suffering on both sides. The international community is urging Russia to end its aggression and withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
The airstrike in Dnipro is a tragic reminder of the horrors of war. It is also a reminder of the importance of peace and the need to hold those who commit war crimes accountable.