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Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih: Death toll increases

Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih: Death toll increases Illustrative photo (Getty Images)
Author: Maria Kholina

The death toll from yesterday's Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region has risen, with a 47-year-old woman succumbing to her injuries in the hospital, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council.

"Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy missile attack, a 47-year-old woman has died in the hospital. Her injuries were incompatible with life. My condolences to the family and loved ones," Vilkul said.

Thus, the number of casualties from the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih has increased to four people.

According to him, as of the morning of March 13, six more individuals remain in the hospital in critical condition, including two children.

Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on March 12

On the evening of March 12, the Russian occupiers targeted a residential building in Kryvyi Rih. Dozens were reported wounded, with a chance of people trapped under the rubble in the damaged apartment buildings.

As of 9:30 PM, three people have died and over 40 have been injured as a result of enemy missile attack, including children. Multi-storey buildings, over 300 apartments, houses, and cars have been damaged or destroyed.