russia hits a playground in Kryvyi Rih with a missile: more than 10 victims reported
4 April 22:05
On Friday, April 4, the Russian military attacked Kryvyi Rih (Dnipro region) with an Iskander missile. At least 14 people were killed, including five children, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports, citing a post on the Telegram channel of the head of the city’s military administration and defense council, Oleksandr Vilkul.
The explosion occurred at 18:50. Before that, monitors reported the launch of ballistic missiles from Rostov-on-Don (Russia).
The missile hit a residential area with dense buildings and a playground where children were playing.
What is known about the victims of the Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on his official Telegram channel that six underage residents of Kryvyi Rih were killed.
“As of now, 14 people have been killed, including 6 children. My condolences to the families and friends,” Zelensky wrote .
What local Telegram channels say about the situation in the city
According to Telegram channels and media covering the situation in Kryvyi Rih, in addition to houses, cars were also damaged. A man was burned alive in one of the cars.
Educational and catering facilities were also hit.
Local media also reported that one of the dead teenagers was 15 years old. He was outside with his parents.
The youngest victim was only three months old. The boy has cut wounds.
What is happening in Kryvyi Rih now
The emergency rescue operation in Kryvyi Rih is ongoing. In hospitals, doctors are fighting for the lives of 34 wounded. Among them are children.
All emergency services are working at the scene of the attack. The final scale of the destruction is being established.
Police officers are inspecting the scene, going door-to-door, collecting evidence, helping the victims and documenting the consequences of the attack. Police psychologists provide support to people.
Who and how reacted to Russia’s strike on Kryvyi Rih
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on his official Telegram channel that Russia does not want a ceasefire, and the whole world can see it.
“Every missile, every attack drone proves that Russia wants only war. And only the world’s pressure on Russia, all efforts to strengthen Ukraine, our air defense, our forces – only this will determine when the war will end,” the Ukrainian leader said.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov also commented on the situation.
“Kryvyi Rih. Another attack on civilians. This strike is yet another evidence that Russia is deliberately waging war against civilians, destroying Ukrainian families, homes, and childhood. We will not forgive. At the same time, we are working to ensure that the truth about these crimes is heard by the world. We need more air defense equipment immediately.” We call on our partners to respond decisively and consistently,” Umerov said.
Artem Lysohor, head of the Luhansk Military Administration, also reacted to the enemy’s attack on the peaceful city.
“Parents are crying over the bodies of their children who simply did not have time to take cover. Someone’s parents, loved ones, relatives, friends are innocent victims of the terror used by the enemy. This is what “peace” looks like for Russians. If this is not a terrorist act, what is?” – lysogor wrote.
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