Rescuer beside destroyed Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital following Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 8, 2024.
A rescuer rests next to the destroyed building of Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital following a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 8, 2024
  • Russia appears to have changed its tactics in its Monday missile barrage, making it tougher on Ukrainian defenders.
  • War analysts say Russia may be innovating its tactics, and possibly its technology as well.
  • ISW said the intent is to "maximize damage."

Russia seems to have changed tactics in a Monday missile strike that struck targets across Ukraine, including a children's hospital, to "maximize damage," war analysts said.