<h1>Missile and Drone Attacks Cause Civilian Deaths, Damage Homes, and Raise Humanitarian Law Concerns</h1> A missile and drone attack by one state on the capital city of another resulted in at least nine deaths, including a child, and over 120 injuries, with significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. The attacking state launched hundreds of drones and missiles, many of which were intercepted by the defending state's air defenses. The conflict also involved contested control over a strategic city in an eastern region, with both sides disputing territorial claims. The attacked state's leadership condemned the assault as a demonstration of aggression, calling for international allies to uphold defense commitments and increase pressure on the aggressor to engage in genuine negotiations. The situation has prompted threats of additional sanctions from a third country if peace efforts do not progress by a specified deadline. The ongoing hostilities have caused widespread destruction to civilian properties, including schools and medical facilities, raising concerns about violations of international humanitarian law.