Russia's Devastating Missile Strikes on Kryvyi Rih Kill 19 Civilians

Published on 4.17.25

  The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a devastating turn with recent missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, particularly Kryvyi Rih, resulting in significant loss of life among civilians. The attack on Kryvyi Rih was one of the deadliest since the start of the war, with 19 people killed and over 70 injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared photos of the destruction on his Instagram page, calling for Russia to "see the same happen to their children and grandchildren." The strike included cluster munitions, which have been widely condemned as a violation of international humanitarian law. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has confirmed that the attack was the deadliest in Kryvyi Rih since the start of the full-scale war. Ukrainian authorities suspect Moscow was behind the attack, with Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul describing it as a "crime without a statute of limitations." The city's residents are still reeling from the loss, and Ukraine has declared April 6 as the Day of Mourning to honor the victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared photos of the destruction on his Instagram page, calling for Russia to "see the same happen to their children and grandchildren."

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