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Russian missile attack on multiple cities kills 29, hits children's hospital

Russia missile attacks kill at least 29 across UkraineMissile hits children's hospital in capital Kyiv, officials sayUkraine's President Zelenskiy says more than 40 missiles firedMissiles damaged infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings

People walk near Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital that was damaged during Russian missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 8, 2024. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Olena Harmash and Max Hunder

Russia rained missiles down on cities across Ukraine in broad daylight on Monday morning, killing at least 29 civilians and badly damaging Kyiv's main children's hospital in the deadliest air strike in months, officials said.

Hundreds of people rushed to clear debris at the hospital, where windows had been smashed and panels ripped off. Parents holding babies walked in the street outside, dazed and sobbing after the rare daylight aerial attack.