Russian Missile Strikes Kill 14 in Kryvyi Rih, Including Six Children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports devastating attack on his hometown, highlighting escalating violence amid ongoing conflict.
A missile strike attributed to Russian forces early Friday evening has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people in the city of Kryvyi Rih, located in central Ukraine.
Among the deceased are six children, according to regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
The attack targeted residential areas, playgrounds, and energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, referring to it as a 'ballistic blow' on his Facebook page and expressing condolences for the victims and their families.
The emergency response operations are ongoing, with reports indicating that five residential buildings have been damaged.
The assault comes despite previous commitments to ceasefire, as Russian military operations continue to focus on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, confirmed that a ballistic missile struck in the heart of a residential district.
Over 30 individuals were reported injured in the attack, with the youngest victim being only three months old.
This incident follows a drone strike on Thursday that claimed four lives in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, where Russian forces conducted further aerial assaults the following day, resulting in five additional fatalities and 34 injuries.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy addressed the ongoing situation at a NATO summit in Brussels, indicating that while Russian President Vladimir Putin may nominally accept a ceasefire, there are no guarantees regarding the continuation of attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio highlighted the potential for diplomatic dialogue, noting that the Russians are aware of the American stance and are awaiting a response regarding their commitment to genuine peace or delay tactics.
Reports indicate that Russian drones killed four individuals in Kharkiv, and there have been claims from the Kremlin detailing energy facilities targeted by Ukraine, contravening previously established prohibitions and underscoring the complexities surrounding peace negotiations between Russia and the United States aimed at resolving the conflict.
Among the deceased are six children, according to regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
The attack targeted residential areas, playgrounds, and energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, referring to it as a 'ballistic blow' on his Facebook page and expressing condolences for the victims and their families.
The emergency response operations are ongoing, with reports indicating that five residential buildings have been damaged.
The assault comes despite previous commitments to ceasefire, as Russian military operations continue to focus on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, confirmed that a ballistic missile struck in the heart of a residential district.
Over 30 individuals were reported injured in the attack, with the youngest victim being only three months old.
This incident follows a drone strike on Thursday that claimed four lives in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, where Russian forces conducted further aerial assaults the following day, resulting in five additional fatalities and 34 injuries.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy addressed the ongoing situation at a NATO summit in Brussels, indicating that while Russian President Vladimir Putin may nominally accept a ceasefire, there are no guarantees regarding the continuation of attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio highlighted the potential for diplomatic dialogue, noting that the Russians are aware of the American stance and are awaiting a response regarding their commitment to genuine peace or delay tactics.
Reports indicate that Russian drones killed four individuals in Kharkiv, and there have been claims from the Kremlin detailing energy facilities targeted by Ukraine, contravening previously established prohibitions and underscoring the complexities surrounding peace negotiations between Russia and the United States aimed at resolving the conflict.
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