Missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: Schools, homes destroyed, children among victims, Russia's lies exposed

Ukraine, Sat, April 05, 2025 - 10:55

Photo: Night attack on Kryvyi Rih (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA)

In Kryvyi Rih, Russian forces struck residential areas with a missile and drones, killing 19 people and injuring dozens. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the channel of Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, the channel of Serhii Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, and the Telegram account of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

On the evening of April 4 and the night of April 5, Kryvyi Rih endured a massive attack from Russia: first, a ballistic missile strike, followed by Shahed-type attack drones. At least 19 people were killed, including 9 children.

As a result of the terrorist attacks, 68 people were injured.

Extensive destruction

As a result of the massive attacks, 34 apartment buildings, six educational institutions, shops, restaurants, and dozens of cars were damaged. The strike targeted civilians, including children's playgrounds and schools.

Photo: Head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA Serhii Lysak

Forty people are in hospitals, including 17 in critical condition. Two children, aged 5 and 8, are in extremely serious condition and were transported to Mechnikov Hospital in Dnipro.

"Rescuers have extinguished fires in private homes, outbuildings, and garages," reports the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Photo: Head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA Serhii Lysak

By 02:45, emergency and rescue operations were completed. Utility workers worked throughout the night. Tram service on the Druzhba route was restored by 06:00. Some buildings are still without electricity and gas as repair work continues.

At the impact sites, Aid Headquarters were immediately set up. They operated throughout the night and continue to work during the day. Necessary building materials — OSB boards, film, and beams — are being provided to residents, and applications for financial assistance are being accepted.

"Despite all the challenges, in Kryvyi Rih, all services, public transport, hospitals, and social institutions are functioning," said Oleksandr Vilkul.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

General Staff on Russia's statement

The General Staff reported on its Facebook page that on April 4, Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih with an Iskander-M ballistic missile with a cluster warhead.

This missile, designed to target a large area and cause numerous casualties, hit a residential area and a children's playground, which is yet another violation of international humanitarian law by the aggressor country.

Photo: General Staff

Despite attempts by the Russian military to cover up their crime by spreading false information about a "precision strike" on a meeting of Ukrainian military commanders with Western instructors, the facts confirm that the missile hit civilian areas.

"These war crimes are not subject to a statute of limitations. The relevant evidence will be handed over to international criminal justice bodies. The enemy will definitely answer for what they have done," stated the General Staff.

World reaction

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink responded to the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, stating that it is yet another reason why the war must end.

In her post on the platform X, Brink expressed horror that the Russian ballistic missile hit an area near a children's playground and a restaurant in Kryvyi Rih.

"Over 50 wounded and 16 dead, including six children. This is further evidence of why this war must end," she wrote.

Situation in the region

At night, air defense forces were active in the region, shooting down 6 enemy Shaheds. However, not all drones were destroyed.

In Kryvyi Rih district, a transport enterprise was damaged. In Nikopol district, the attacks targeted the Marganets, Pokrovsk, and Chervonohryhorivka communities. Preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties.

Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih

Recall that last evening, Russian occupiers launched what is believed to have been an Iskander ballistic missile at Kryvyi Rih. It struck a street near a children's playground. As a result of the attack, a restaurant, at least 29 apartment buildings, garages, and several cars were damaged or destroyed.

Later, Oleksandr Vilkul revealed that the missile launched by the Russians exploded in the air near the playground. He explained that these are special missiles with an airburst, designed to cause more casualties.

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