Biden slams "Russia's brutality" in Ukraine as videos appear to show missile strike on Kyiv children's hospital
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Russia Claims Kyiv Hospital Was Hit With Ukrainian Air Defense Missile
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Above: People search for victims after the Russian army launched a rocket attack on the "Ohmatdyt" children's clinic on July 8, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Image copyright: Libkos/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Following a Russian missile attack on Ukraine on Monday, Russia's Defense Ministry said assertions that it deliberately targeted a hospital in Kyiv were "absolutely untrue," claiming that the hospital was hit by a Ukrainian air defense missile.
In a statement, the Defense Ministry said: "Numerous photo and video reports from Kiev, which have been made public, make it clear that damage was done by a falling Ukrainian air defense missile launched from a missile system deployed within the city limits."
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
As images from the missile wreckage show, the hospital was struck by a Russian Kh-101 missile. Ukraine is investigating this act as a war crime and will do everything possible to ensure that Russia is held accountable for these terrorist actions.
Pro-Russia narrative
As videos on social media show, the hospital was not struck by a Russian missile but rather by Ukrainian air defense projectiles. Ukraine routinely stages such provocations ahead of big meetings in order to drum up support.
