Occupants struck Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles: There are children among the dead (updated).
04.04.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
04.04.2025
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In Kryvyi Rih, attacks by Russian troops have once again occurred, leading to casualties and injuries among people. According to the information from the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration Serhiy Lysak, at least 16 people have died as a result of the attack, including six children. Around 40 individuals were also injured. According to Lysak, fires broke out in the city due to the attack, with houses, cars, educational institutions, and public facilities damaged. Rescue services and psychologists are working at the scene. A humanitarian headquarters has also been established. The head of the city defense council Oleksandr Vilkul reported that the occupants struck a residential area with a ballistic missile, resulting in many injuries, with over 50 people injured. The missile strike was carried out near a children's playground. Local media reported an impact on a restaurant where many people were present. Update at 22:30: In Kryvyi Rih, 16 people have died due to the missile strike, including six children, and over 40 have been injured, including two children. 19 houses, educational institutions, and public facilities, as well as more than 30 cars and garages, have been damaged. Rescue services continue their operations at the scene, assessing the full extent of the destruction. It is important to note that on April 2, Russian troops struck an important civil infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih, resulting in the death of four people, including two car wash workers. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to pressure Russia to stop the war. President Zelensky also called on partners to respond seriously to the constant shelling that hinders international efforts to end the conflict.
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