Russian Missile Strike on Krywyj Rih Kills 16, Including 6 Children
The attack on President Zelensky's hometown targeted a residential area, escalating civilian casualties and prompting renewed calls for international support.
- A Russian missile strike on Krywyj Rih killed 16 people, including six children, and injured over two dozen others, according to Ukrainian authorities.
- The missile hit a residential area, damaging multi-story buildings and igniting fires in cars and garages near a playground.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of intentionally targeting civilian infrastructure and violating agreements to protect energy facilities.
- The United States continues to push for a ceasefire, but Russia has rejected proposals for an unconditional truce, complicating peace efforts.
- NATO estimates Russian military losses to have reached 250,000 dead and 900,000 total casualties, reflecting the devastating toll of the conflict.