At least seven people were killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including two young girls in Kryvyi Rih, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in advance of another massive attack.
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Key facts
- At least six people were killed in central Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, including girls aged five and 12.
- At least one person died in the capital, Kyiv, where fires broke out.
- A direct strike by an Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from Voronezh, hit a private house sheltering a large family.
- Eight people were wounded and the death toll may rise, officials said.
- President Zelenskyy warned hours in advance of a massive Russian attack.
A Russian missile strike killed at least six people in central Ukraine, including two girls, the head of Kryvyi Rih’s military administration said, according to the Guardian. At least one further person died in the capital, Kyiv, after a wave of ballistic missile launches struck Ukrainian cities.
The strikes came after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the country hours in advance that Moscow was preparing to launch another massive attack.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of Kryvyi Rih’s military administration, said a direct strike by an Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from Voronezh, hit a private house where a large family lived. The attack killed girls aged five and 12 along with four adults.
Vilkul added that a further eight people were wounded in the strike and warned that the death toll may rise.
In Kyiv, fires broke out following the missile launches and at least one person was reported killed, the Guardian said. The scale of the coordinated strikes reflected the warning Zelenskyy issued earlier in the day.
Why it matters
The strikes underscore the continued civilian toll of Russia's ongoing missile campaign against Ukrainian cities, including deaths of children. Advance warnings from Ukraine's leadership highlight the persistent threat facing residents far from the front lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the strikes?
At least six people were killed in Kryvyi Rih, including two girls aged five and 12, and at least one person died in Kyiv, according to the Guardian. Officials warned the death toll may rise.
What weapon was used in the Kryvyi Rih strike?
An Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from Voronezh, directly hit a private house sheltering a large family, according to Kryvyi Rih military administration head Oleksandr Vilkul.
Was there any warning before the attack?
Yes. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the country hours in advance that Moscow was preparing to launch another massive attack.
Timeline
- Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
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