Ballistic Missile Attack Devastates Kryvyi Rih, Resulting in Numerous Fatalities
A devastating ballistic missile strike targeted a residential district in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Friday, causing a tragic loss of life. The attack claimed the lives of 14 individuals, including six children, and transformed a children’s playground into a scene described as a “graveyard” by a Ukrainian Member of Parliament.
Eyewitness Accounts and Aftermath
Visual accounts circulating online depicted the harrowing aftermath of the missile strike, revealing blood-stained sidewalks, wrecked vehicles, and inconsolable parents mourning over the body of a young teenager. The distressing visuals underscored the brutal impact of the assault on civilian areas.
Parliamentarian Condemns the Attack
Inna Sovsun, a Ukrainian MP, shared poignant images from the location on social media platform X, emphasizing the sustained nature of the attacks: “Kryvyi Rih has endured relentless Russian attacks throughout the week.”
She added, “Today, a ballistic missile obliterated a residential neighborhood. The toll stands at 14 dead, including 6 children. Russia is a terrorist state,” directly accusing Russia of state-sponsored terrorism.
President Zelensky Confirms Ballistic Missile, Condemns Attack
President Zelensky addressed the nation, stating that the missile impacted “an ordinary city,” and indicated preliminary findings pointed to a ballistic missile strike. “Currently, 14 deaths are confirmed, among them six children.”
He conveyed his profound sympathy, saying, “My condolences to their bereaved families and loved ones. Rescue operations are currently underway, with reports indicating damage to at least five apartment buildings.”
