Kryvyi Rih under massive Russian attack: High-rise and enterprise in flames
The fire is currently being extinguished (Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine / facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA)
Russian units attacked Kryvyi Rih with drones on the night of March 6. As a result of the attacks, a residential building and an industrial enterprise are on fire in the city, according to Telegram posts by the head of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul.
“Direct hits by Shahed drones on a nine-story residential building and on an infrastructure enterprise at two different locations. Firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing,” the message at 03:21 said.
Vilkul added that authorities are currently deploying two assistance headquarters to help people: in particular:
- in the Saksahanskyi district — in a nearby school;
- in the Dovhyntsivskyi district — near the executive committee building.
“Construction materials will be delivered within 40 minutes. Applications for financial assistance from the city are being accepted. Utility repair crews are being deployed. No one will be left without help,” added the head of the city Defense Council.
Attacs on Kryvyi Rih
Russian units regularly attack Kryvyi Rih, using drones, missiles, and other weapons for their strikes.
Thus, on the night of March 2, the city was attacked by strike drones. A local enterprise was hit, causing fires.
In addition, Russians attacked Kryvyi Rih with Shahed drones on the night of February 26. At that time, drone hits were recorded on a five-story residential building, after which a fire also broke out.
