Article Summary

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine on Vladimir Putin’s birthday, destroying a residential apartment building in Pryluky and killing at least 20 people, including eight children. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky, condemned the strikes as deliberate acts of cruelty, emphasizing the civilian toll and calling for continued international support. The article highlights the human cost of the attacks, particularly on families and children, and frames the timing of the assault as a symbolic gesture of violence.