A heartbreaking tragedy in Vasilyevo, Russia, has shocked the nation after a 21-day-old baby girl reportedly died when her five-year-old sister threw her from a fourth-floor window. Authorities say the children were left alone while their mother stepped out and the father was at work. Witnesses heard crying before finding the infant on the ground. Emergency crews arrived quickly, but the newborn could not be saved.
The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case to determine whether neglect played a role. Local officials expressed condolences and urged parents never to leave small children unsupervised. The case has sparked national reflection on the pressures facing young families and the need for stronger child-protection awareness and community support.
