Russia hits Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles: four killed, educational institution damaged – video
The consequences of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih (Photo: Serhiy Lysak)

A Russian missile strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday has resulted in fatalities, wounded, and significant damage to an educational institution and residential buildings, according to Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration.

The Russian attack caused damage to an educational institution and residential buildings. Preliminary reports indicate that four people were killed and several others were injured.

The attack occurred between 12:14 and 12:31 PM, with three explosions reported in Kryvyi Rih. The Ukrainian Air Force had issued a warning about the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.

Among the four killed are three women and one man. Three people were injured, including a 22-year-old woman and men aged 34 and 56. All injuries are reported to be severe, according to Lysak.

Two five-story residential buildings were damaged, with one catching fire.

Фото: Сергій Лисак/Telegram
Photo: Serhiy Lysak/Telegram
Фото: Сергій Лисак/Telegram
Photo: Serhiy Lysak/Telegram

  • On January 15, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, including the use of Kalibr missiles, primarily targeting western regions. Emergency power outages were implemented in six Ukrainian regions but were later lifted.
  • Poland scrambled its military aircraft in response to Russia's massive attack.