Kyiv endured a sixth consecutive day of Russian attacks, culminating in a significant ballistic missile strike on the eve of Ukraine's school year reopening. The attacks injured at least three children in the capital city. Despite the ongoing danger, schools across Ukraine attempted to resume lessons, but were repeatedly disrupted by air raid alerts. This latest assault underscores Russia’s continued targeting of civilian infrastructure and its disregard for the safety of Ukrainian children. The timing of the strike, coinciding with the first day of school, is being widely condemned internationally. Ukrainian officials have vowed to continue defending the country and supporting its students amidst the escalating conflict. The attack represents a further escalation in Russia’s war against Ukraine, now in its 1651st day.