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Semyon Kudrin: Tragic Ukrainian girl Polina's brother, 5, dies after 3 days in hospital

Semyon Kudrin and his family, including his 10-year-old sister Polina, were shot at by Russian troops while trying to flee Kyiv by car

The five-year-old brother of Polina, the 10-year-old girl who was reportedly shot dead by Russian troops with their parents, has also succumbed to his injuries, according to news reports.

Semyon Kudrin was in critical condition in hospital for nearly three days after the family's car faced a hail of bullets while trying to flee Kyiv as Vladimir Putin's forces surrounded the capital. Several members of his family died on the spot after they were attacked by Russian saboteurs and reconnaissance units deployed in the capital on Saturday, February 26. Aside from his 10-year-old sister Polina, his parents Anton Kudrin and Svetlana Zapadynskaya were also killed in the attack. Semyon, who was the youngest son, and eldest daughter Sofia were badly wounded and left in a critical condition in hospital. Now, Sofia is the sole survivor of the tragedy.

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A relative told The Telegraph how the five-year-old boy died in the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, unaware that most of his family was dead. The 13-year-old Sofia is still fighting for her life in the hospital. A picture of Semyon and his relative clutching his hand as he lay on a ventilator symbolized how the Russian invasion is taking a heartbreaking toll on Ukraine's youngest and most vulnerable, the Daily Mail reported. 

As Putin's ruthless assault rages on for the ninth day, dozens of children have been reported killed as a result of heavy shelling across major cities in Ukraine. The casualties include a six-year-old girl wearing pajamas who died in an airstrike in Mariupol. Meanwhile, the Russian president has been accused of wanting "another Chernobyl" after attacking the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was guilty of "nuclear terror" after the plant was set on fire. Live video streams from the site in Enerhodar showed Russian forces blasting away at one of the buildings.

Zelenskyy condemned the Russian offensive following the attack. "No country other than Russia has ever fired on nuclear power units," he noted in a video message to the world. "This is the first time in our history. In the history of mankind. The terrorist state now resorted to nuclear terror." British PM Boris Johnson spoke to Zelenskyy about the "gravely concerning situation" which was the result of Putin's "reckless actions," according to Downing Street.

“Both leaders agreed that Russia must immediately cease its attack on the power station and allow unfettered access for emergency services to the plant," a spokesman said in a statement. “The Prime Minister said the reckless actions of President Putin could now directly threaten the safety of all of Europe. He said the UK would do everything it could to ensure the situation did not deteriorate further. The Prime Minister said he would be seeking an emergency UN Security Council meeting in the coming hours, and that the UK would raise this issue immediately with Russia and close partners." The statement added, “Both leaders agreed a ceasefire was crucial.”

Kyiv remains under siege as Zelenskyy stands defiant with his troops, vowing Putin would pay the price for every dead Ukrainian. The former comedian turned politician has become a symbol of bravery and resilience for his wartime leadership. "We will rebuild every single house, every single street, every single city," Zelenskyy declared. "And we are telling Russia - learn the words 'reparations' and 'contributions'. You will pay back fully to us for what you've done against our state, against our every single Ukrainian."