On April 4, 2025, a Russian missile struck a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people, including six children, and injuring over 50 others. The missile hit near a playground, causing significant damage to apartment buildings and vehicles. AP News
Local authorities reported that the attack damaged approximately 20 apartment buildings and a restaurant. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, and psychologists were made available to assist survivors.
President Zelensky condemned the attack, stating that such strikes demonstrate Russia’s unwillingness to pursue peace. He urged Ukraine’s allies to increase pressure on Moscow and to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that the strike targeted a military gathering involving Ukrainian commanders and Western instructors, alleging that up to 85 servicemen and foreign officers were killed. However, Ukrainian officials refuted this claim, asserting that the missile struck civilian infrastructure, including a playground. Al Jazeera
This incident underscores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the severe impact on civilians, particularly children. Ukrainian officials continue to call for enhanced international support to defend against such attacks and to hold Russia accountable for its actions.
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