Kyiv death toll hits 24

The death toll from a massive Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building has risen to 24 as rescue operations conclude.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, which included children among the victims, and vowed that such acts of aggression will be met with a response.

The strike was part of a larger aerial bombardment that targeted multiple cities across Ukraine following the end of a brief ceasefire.

Ukrainian officials reported that the missiles used in the attack contained newly manufactured Western components, raising questions about the effectiveness of sanctions.

Zelenskyy has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the escalation.