Russian Attack Hits Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine
A Russian missile attack hit a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. At least four people were injured, according to Governor Serhii Lysak.
The attack occurred shortly after the Ukrainian Air Force said Russia had launched missiles on March 14. Photos of the damaged building were shared on social media.
Emergency services are working at the scene. The full extent of the damage is not yet known.
Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been hit by Russian missile attacks before. Last week, a hotel in the city was struck, killing six people and injuring over 30 others.
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This is not the first time Russia has targeted Kryvyi Rih. The city remains a frequent target of Russian missile attacks. With a population of about 660,000, it is the second-largest city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
The nearest front line to Kryvyi Rih is roughly 70 kilometers (40 miles) away.
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