A Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday resulted in the deaths of at least 14 civilians, leaving over 50 others injured, according to local government sources. This attack marked another devastating blow, following previous strikes on this urban area during ongoing discussions for a cease-fire.
At Least 14 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on President Zelensky’s Hometown
At Least 14 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on President Zelensky’s Hometown
Recent missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih highlight continued civilian suffering amidst cease-fire negotiations.
The missile hit a residential neighborhood close to a playground, tragically killing five children, as reported by Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of Kryvyi Rih’s defense council. In the aftermath, officials warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued among the rubble. This recent assault is part of an increasing wave of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructures, taking place despite both nations asserting efforts toward a cease-fire aimed at minimizing harm to civilians.
Just two days prior, Kryvyi Rih had already experienced another assault which resulted in four casualties, and a drone strike in Kharkiv claimed four more lives the following day. While the number of civilian casualties is difficult to verify independently, it highlights a disturbing trend amidst the alleged cease-fire negotiations. Both Ukraine and Russia have vowed to pause attacks on critical energy resources and in maritime areas, yet little progress has been made in establishing these treaties.
In a social media statement, President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, asserting that it indicates Russia's unwillingness to engage genuinely in cease-fire negotiations. His post included distressing images of the aftermath, showing lifeless bodies in a playground alongside the destruction of trees and shattering glass from nearby buildings. Reports confirmed that both recent strikes on Kryvyi Rih were conducted using ballistic missiles, noted for their speed and capability that effectively challenge Ukraine’s defense systems.
Just two days prior, Kryvyi Rih had already experienced another assault which resulted in four casualties, and a drone strike in Kharkiv claimed four more lives the following day. While the number of civilian casualties is difficult to verify independently, it highlights a disturbing trend amidst the alleged cease-fire negotiations. Both Ukraine and Russia have vowed to pause attacks on critical energy resources and in maritime areas, yet little progress has been made in establishing these treaties.
In a social media statement, President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, asserting that it indicates Russia's unwillingness to engage genuinely in cease-fire negotiations. His post included distressing images of the aftermath, showing lifeless bodies in a playground alongside the destruction of trees and shattering glass from nearby buildings. Reports confirmed that both recent strikes on Kryvyi Rih were conducted using ballistic missiles, noted for their speed and capability that effectively challenge Ukraine’s defense systems.
