**Russian Attack on Kryvyi Rih: New Footage Reveals Civilians, Not Military Targets**
In the latest development in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, new security footage has emerged showing that no military personnel were present at a restaurant in the city of Kryvyi Rih when it was targeted by Russian missiles on April 4. The attack killed 20 people and injured 75, including nine children.
According to France 24, the footage contradicts claims made by Russian media that the attack targeted Ukraine’s Armed Forces and foreign instructors training them. Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of Kryvyi Rih’s military administration, condemned Russia for its actions, saying, “They hit a peaceful residential area. They hit children and civilians with ballistics with cluster bombs.”
“This is not just an attack on our city,” Vilkul said. “This is an attack on humanity itself.” He called for the victims of the attack to be mourned and for Russia to be held accountable.
The attack was part of a larger Russian assault on Kryvyi Rih, which has seen significant damage to civilian infrastructure and loss of life. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians, saying, “We are now strengthening our cooperation with the EU to provide Ukraine with, among other things, more artillery ammunition. Europe must assume greater responsibility for supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.”
**Russia’s Continued Aggression**
The attack on Kryvyi Rih is just one example of Russia’s continued aggression towards Ukraine. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, Moscow has shown no signs of willingness to de-escalate.
In recent weeks, Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using cluster bombs and other munitions that cause indiscriminate harm to civilians.
“It’s clear that Russia is not interested in a peaceful resolution,” said Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. “They are focused on destroying our cities and killing our people.”
**EU Support for Ukraine**
In the face of Russian aggression, the European Union has stepped up its support for Ukraine. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has called for greater responsibility from Europe in supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
“We are now strengthening our cooperation with the EU to provide Ukraine with, among other things, more artillery ammunition,” Zelensky said. “Europe must assume greater responsibility for supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.”
**No Military Targets**
The security footage released by France 24 shows no military personnel or equipment at the restaurant targeted by Russian missiles on April 4.
“It’s clear that Russia was lying when they said they were targeting military targets,” Vilkul said. “Today, video footage has been released around the world, showing the moment of the attack on our city absolutely clearly – no military, no ‘commandos’, no ‘military equipment,’ as the lying Russian media wrote.”
**Reaction from Ukraine and International Community**
The reaction from Ukraine and the international community has been one of outrage and condemnation. President Zelensky has called for greater support from Europe and the U.S. in facing down Russian aggression.
“We will not back down,” Zelensky said. “We will fight for our freedom, and we will win.”
**Conclusion**
The attack on Kryvyi Rih is a stark reminder of Russia’s continued aggression towards Ukraine. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Moscow shows no signs of willingness to de-escalate.
As the conflict drags on, it’s clear that Ukraine is not alone in its fight for freedom. The European Union and other international partners are stepping up their support for Ukraine, and the world is watching with growing concern as Russia continues its brutal assault on civilians.