Russians attack hotel in Kryvyi Rih: two dead, nearly 30 injured – photos

On the evening of March 5, Russians launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, according to Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.

According to him, the missile attack caused a fire and damaged civilian infrastructure.

"People may be trapped under the rubble. We are verifying information on the consequences," Lysak wrote.

The head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, confirmed a direct hit on a civilian infrastructure facility.

"The first wounded are already in the hospital undergoing surgery, in critical condition. People may still be under the rubble. Further attacks are possible," he wrote.

Later, Lysak reported that two people were injured in Kryvyi Rih—a 43-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman. Both are in critical condition.

At 10:47 p.m. Kyiv time, the regional governor announced one fatality—a 53-year-old man.

Meanwhile, the number of injured rose to three. All have been hospitalized. Two are in critical condition, while one woman is in moderate condition.

At 9:58 p.m., Ukraine's Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south. Minutes later, the military reported a high-speed target heading toward Kryvyi Rih.

Updated at 11:22 p.m. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that a five-story hotel was hit in the attack. Fourteen people were rescued. The stairwell was destroyed, and people may still be trapped under the rubble.

As of 11:20 p.m., two people are confirmed dead. Seven others were injured. The rescue operation is ongoing, with evacuations from the third and fourth floors.

Updated at 11:45 p.m. Lysak clarified that the number of injured has risen to 11. All have been hospitalized. Six are in critical condition.

Updated at 11:57 p.m. The regional governor wrote that the number of injured in Kryvyi Rih is continuously increasing. As of 11:55 p.m., the total has reached 14. Half are in critical condition, while the rest have moderate injuries.

Updated at 12:40 a.m. on March 6. Lysak reported that the number of injured has risen to 28. Among them is one child.