Russian missile attack claims lives in Zelensky's hometown
The number of people killed in the Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine has risen to 14, including six children. Bodies lie on the streets and beside a playground. Volodymyr Zelensky wrote that the Russians struck between apartment buildings.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the attack occur? The Russian missile attack took place in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, in central Ukraine.
- How many people died? The attack resulted in 14 fatalities, including six children.
- What are the consequences of the attack? At least five residential buildings have been damaged, and the rescue operation is still ongoing.
According to preliminary information, Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, with ballistic missiles. The missile struck a restaurant in a densely populated district, according to social media users.
Russian attack in Ukraine: Children among the victims
"A Russian missile hit an ordinary city, a street in an area filled with residential buildings. Preliminary reports indicate it was a ballistic missile attack. So far, 14 fatalities have been confirmed, including six children. I offer my condolences to their families and loved ones," wrote the Ukrainian president.
Zelensky reports that the rescue operation is still ongoing, and at least five residential buildings have been damaged. "Russian attacks happen every day. People die every day. There is only one reason why this happens: Russia does not want a ceasefire, and we see it. The whole world sees it," reads Volodymyr Zelensky's post.
"Every missile, every assault drone proves that Russia seeks only war. And only the world's pressure on Russia, all efforts to strengthen Ukraine, our air defences, and our forces — can decide when the war will end. The United States, Europe, and the rest of the world have the capacity to force Russia to abandon terror and war. And this must be ensured — peace is needed," he wrote.
Zelensky attached photos following the attack, but they are too graphic to publish. Bodies lie on the streets.
