Biden slams "Russia's brutality" in Ukraine as videos appear to show missile strike on Kyiv children's hospital
CBSJUL 2024
Russia Claims Kyiv Hospital Was Hit With Ukrainian Air Defense Missile
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 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.