A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in the tragic loss of at least six lives, including a 10-year-old girl and her mother.
The strike hit a residential high-rise building early on Monday, injuring 75 others, including 25 children. Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a recurring target for Russian attacks. In June, 11 people died and 28 others were injured in the city due to a massive missile attack on civilian structures.
The latest incident left numerous people hospitalized, with children aged between four and 17 among the injured. President Zelensky reported that two missiles struck the residential apartment block and a university building.
A significant portion of the high-rise building was completely demolished, but around 150 people managed to escape without harm. Rescue operations involved over 350 people, and 30 others were rescued from the building by emergency workers.
President Zelensky vowed not to be intimidated or broken by such acts of terror. Recently, Russia has intensified attacks on civilian targets, drawing accusations of “genocidal” assaults on Ukrainians. International leaders have accused Russia of frequently targeting areas without military significance.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of civilian casualties, with the UN reporting approximately 25,671 casualties since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, though the actual figure is likely higher.
In response to the attacks, regional authorities have expressed their determination to hold Russia accountable for every innocent life lost and the suffering endured by the Ukrainian people. There have been additional reports of rocket attacks in other regions, exacerbating the escalating tension between the two countries.
President Zelensky warned that war was returning to Russia, and the attacks on Russian territory were seen as a consequence of the ongoing conflict.
Source – bbc.com
