Officials say Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed eight people, including three children, with six of the dead reported in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Key facts
- Eight people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, according to officials.
- Three of the dead were children.
- The victims included a six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17.
- Six of the deaths occurred in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Eight people have been killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say, with three children among the dead, according to the BBC.
The victims included a six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17. All three children were among those killed in the attacks reported by officials.
Six of the eight deaths occurred in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, according to the BBC report.
The details released so far focus on the location near Kryvyi Rih and the ages of the child victims. Officials have confirmed the overall death toll of eight.
The reporting underscores the continued civilian impact of the conflict, with children among those killed in the latest strikes.
Why it matters
The deaths of civilians, including three children, highlight the ongoing human toll of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Reports of child casualties draw international attention to the impact of the conflict on non-combatants.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Russian strikes?
Officials say eight people were killed in the strikes, according to the BBC.
How many children were among the dead?
Three children were among the dead: a six-year-old girl and two boys aged 11 and 17.
Where did the deaths take place?
Six of the deaths occurred in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
BBC World: A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.