A Russian missile strike on the residential area of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has resulted in significant casualties. The attack, which took place on June 12, has killed at least nine people and injured 29 others, including five children. Ukrainian authorities have reported that the missile strike is part of a broader pattern of Russian attacks across Ukraine, which have injured at least eight civilians in the past day. Additional reports indicate that six people were killed and 11 wounded in Kryvyi Rih, with at least 21 more people injured overall. President Zelenskyy has called for strengthened air defense systems with the support of international partners to protect Ukrainian lives.
#NDTVWorld | 8 Killed In Russian Strike On Zelensky's Hometown In Ukraine https://t.co/JMOKPz6z0z https://t.co/aFz2pcctwB
Awful. Don’t look away. Don’t become desensitized to Russia’s barbarism. At least 9 people killed and 29 more injured, including 5 children, today in a Russian air strike on a residential area of Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky’s hometown. https://t.co/qqohZVqZvL
Another barbaric crime committed by Russia today — a strike on the residential quarters of Kryvyi Rih. As of 6:30 pm, we have information about at least 9 people killed. 29 more injured, including 5 children. The rescue operation is ongoing. As President Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa… https://t.co/8Fc6BFHSRS
A #Russian strike on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s home town in southern #Ukraine has killed eight people and wounded nearly two dozen more, officials say. https://t.co/e8fZswz2WQ
Today, on June 12, Russia attacked a residential area in #KryvyiRih. #Ukraine lost at least 8 of its people. At least 21 more people were injured, including 2 children. Ukrainian sky must be protected. Lives must be saved. Time cannot be wasted. #PatriotsSaveLives https://t.co/5Mp9R695dv
6 killed and 11 wounded among civilians in Kryvuy Rig after Russian ballistic missile attack this afternoon. Bastards!
Every day and every hour, Russian terror proves that Ukraine must strengthen its air defense with the support of our partners. A Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. As of now, 11 people were wounded and 6 were killed. My deepest condolences to the families and friends of the… https://t.co/EtchRKkZIL
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day injured at least eight civilians, regional authorities reported early on June 12. https://t.co/IBD1BE64CB