Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least seven deaths, including children, with significant damage in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The attacks coincided with the shelving of a planned Trump-Putin summit, which the US and Russia dispute over its status. Ukraine's President Zelensky linked the halt of the summit to Ukraine's request for long-range missiles, highlighting ongoing tensions and military actions.
A tragic Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed a young boy and several others, including children, while they queued for water amid worsening shortages and ongoing conflict, prompting international calls for review of military conduct and an end to the violence.
An Israeli strike in Gaza killed over a dozen people, including children, as they waited for food supplements outside a clinic, with the IDF claiming the target was a Hamas operative involved in recent attacks.
UNICEF reports over 50,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 2023, with recent attacks causing significant casualties and destruction, urging international action to end the violence and protect civilians.
