Russian Missile Strike on Zelenskyy's Hometown Leaves At Least Three Dead
The attack on Kryvyi Rih targeted a hotel and civilian infrastructure, injuring dozens and causing significant damage.
- A Russian missile strike hit the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing at least three people and injuring over 30, with 14 in critical condition.
- The attack severely damaged a five-story hotel, as well as 14 residential buildings, multiple vehicles, shops, and a cultural facility, according to local authorities.
- Rescue operations recovered 14 people from the rubble, with officials warning that casualty numbers may rise as efforts continue.
- The strike is part of ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, despite recent discussions between Washington and Moscow about potentially ending the three-year conflict.
- Kryvyi Rih, an industrial hub located 70 kilometers from the frontlines, has been a frequent target of Russian bombardments, with a similar deadly attack occurring just ten days earlier.