Rescuers search for survivors after 10 killed, 32 injured in devastating attack on Kryvyi Rih apartment block
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UPDATED 1:23 pm: The number of people killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih on June 13 has increased to 10. The rescue operation is ongoing, reports Kryvyi Rih city military administration head Oleksandr Vilkul.
Several Ukrainian regions were targeted in Russia’s latest mass missile and drone attack after an air raid alert was again triggered across Ukraine early on June 13 as Russia carried out the new launches.
In addition to the deadly Kryvyi Rih attack, the invasion forces also targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Ternopil.
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The most devastating attack was in Kryvyi Rih, where the Russians murdered at least six civilians and injured dozens more after targeting an apartment building. Rescue teams are looking for other civilians under the rubble, said local mayor Oleksandr Vilkul.
In total, Russia hit the city with six missiles, hitting five civilian facilities at night, he added.
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At least 32 people were injured in Kryvyi Rih in the attack – there were seven more injured at other facilities in Kryvyi Rih in addition to the residents of the high-rise building, said Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Russia’s attack on the residential building in Kryvyi Rih.
“More terrorist missiles, Russian killers continue their war against residential buildings, ordinary cities, and people,” he wrote on Telegram.
“Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded. The rescue operation in Kryvyi Rih continues. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones! Terrorists will never be forgiven, and they will be held accountable for every missile they launch.”
The attack sickened Ukrainians, with many posting messages of condolence and abhorrence.
“Russian criminals once again proved that their country is scum and their main goal is to terrorize the civilian population,” wrote Premier League club Veres Rivne on their official Telegram account.
“Eternal memory to all who died. Kryvyi Rih, hold on.”
The enemy attacked the capital city of Kyiv at night, using the Kh-101/555 cruise missiles launched by Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea region.
A Russian drone attack on civilian infrastructure facilities was reported by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The invaders hit a utility enterprise in the Kyivskyi district and a warehouse in the Saltivskyi district, causing a fire. All relevant services are working at the scene.
An explosion was also heard in the western Ternopil region, reported Ternopil OVA head Volodymyr Trush.
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 10 cruise missiles and one attack drone at night, as well as another missile during the morning attack, reported the Ukrainian Air Force.
The command confirmed that Russia had struck from strategic aviation, namely eight Tu-95 bombers from the Caspian region and several strike drones from the south.
In total, the enemy launched 14 Kh-101/Kh-555 air-based cruise missiles and up to four Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 suicide drones during the night attack.
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