Death Toll from Russia's Mega-Strike Rises to 24 Including 3 Children — Kyiv Apartment Block Collapse, 180+ Sites Damaged

By May 15, 2026, the confirmed death toll from Russia's record aerial assault on Ukraine — launched over May 13–14 — rose to at least 24 people including 3 children, with rescue operations ongoing at a collapsed 9-storey Kyiv apartment building in the Darnytsia district where all 18 apartments were destroyed. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russia had launched more than 1,560 drones and missiles in 30+ hours, calling it the largest aerial assault in the war's history. Across the country, 180+ sites were struck including 50+ residential buildings. Air defenses intercepted 93%+ of incoming weapons (652 drones and 41 missiles destroyed). Zelensky linked the timing of the massive attack to US President Trump's concurrent visit to China. Rescue workers in Kyiv continued to dig through rubble as Zelensky called on allies for stronger air defense support. Casualties included civilians in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa oblasts.