Ukrainian city Kryvyi Rih suffered a severe missile attack by Russia, leaving 18 dead, including nine children, amidst rising tensions over ceasefire negotiations.
Children Tragically Among 18 Victims in Latest Russian Missile Attack on Kryvyi Rih
Children Tragically Among 18 Victims in Latest Russian Missile Attack on Kryvyi Rih
Deadly strike marks one of the most devastating assaults on the city since the onset of the war.
The attack on Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, has been labeled as one of the most lethal strikes of the ongoing conflict. According to Ukrainian officials, a Russian ballistic missile targeted a residential area, resulting in the tragic death of at least 18 people, nine of whom were children. Graphic images revealed the consequences of the attack, with victims seen in playgrounds and substantial destruction to a ten-storey apartment building.
Russia's defense ministry contended that it was a "high-precision missile strike" aimed at a meeting of military personnel, claiming an exaggerated death toll of 85; however, these claims lacked supporting evidence. Ukraine's military rebuffed the assertion, stating that Russia's narrative serves to conceal the brutal reality of the attack, which used an Iskander-M missile designed for maximum destruction.
The missile strike occurred on a Friday evening and left substantial damage in its wake. President Zelensky highlighted the loss and anguish, noting five buildings were struck, underscoring the ongoing violence and Russia's reluctance to pursue a ceasefire. Local military head Oleksandr Vilkul reported that the missile detonated at altitude, which resulted in more casualties, especially amongst children playing nearby.
Following the missile strike, Kryvyi Rih experienced further turmoil with reports of subsequent explosions, initiating a mass drone attack that caused fires and more injuries. Resident Serhii Lysak shared that over 40 individuals required medical attention, including an infant just three months old.
Earlier that same day, a meeting took place between military leaders from the UK and France, along with Zelensky, discussing international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of the ceasefire strategy. However, the day's events, including an earlier attack on Kryvyi Rih and drone strikes elsewhere, suggested that hostilities were far from abating. Leaders from the UK and France criticized Russia for its ongoing attacks while expressing doubt over its true intentions for peace.
As tensions remain high, the situation continues to evolve with Kryvyi Rih, just 40 miles from eastern Ukraine's front lines, facing repeated assaults that impact its civilian population deeply.
Russia's defense ministry contended that it was a "high-precision missile strike" aimed at a meeting of military personnel, claiming an exaggerated death toll of 85; however, these claims lacked supporting evidence. Ukraine's military rebuffed the assertion, stating that Russia's narrative serves to conceal the brutal reality of the attack, which used an Iskander-M missile designed for maximum destruction.
The missile strike occurred on a Friday evening and left substantial damage in its wake. President Zelensky highlighted the loss and anguish, noting five buildings were struck, underscoring the ongoing violence and Russia's reluctance to pursue a ceasefire. Local military head Oleksandr Vilkul reported that the missile detonated at altitude, which resulted in more casualties, especially amongst children playing nearby.
Following the missile strike, Kryvyi Rih experienced further turmoil with reports of subsequent explosions, initiating a mass drone attack that caused fires and more injuries. Resident Serhii Lysak shared that over 40 individuals required medical attention, including an infant just three months old.
Earlier that same day, a meeting took place between military leaders from the UK and France, along with Zelensky, discussing international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of the ceasefire strategy. However, the day's events, including an earlier attack on Kryvyi Rih and drone strikes elsewhere, suggested that hostilities were far from abating. Leaders from the UK and France criticized Russia for its ongoing attacks while expressing doubt over its true intentions for peace.
As tensions remain high, the situation continues to evolve with Kryvyi Rih, just 40 miles from eastern Ukraine's front lines, facing repeated assaults that impact its civilian population deeply.
