UN calls Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih 'the deadliest single strike' on children in the war

"It’s an unimaginable horror — nine children killed, most while playing in a park, as a military weapon exploded into shrapnel above them. A single explosion ended 18 lives on a warm Friday evening in Kryvyi Rih, as families gathered near a playground, a restaurant, and residential buildings," said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

He noted that Russia's use of explosive weapons in a densely populated area, without the obvious presence of military personnel, demonstrates a "reckless disregard for civilian life."

Türk also commented on the absurd claim from Russian authorities that the target was allegedly a group of Ukrainian soldiers. According to the UN, a forum for cosmetologists was being held at a restaurant near the impact site just before the attack.

"Even if the Russian authorities had information that military personnel could be present, the mode and circumstances of attack may constitute an indiscriminate attack," the statement said.

Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, April 4

On Friday, April 4, the Russian army launched a ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih using a cluster munition. The attack killed 18 civilians, including nine children.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the Russian shelling, stressing the need to intensify international pressure on Russia.

For more details on the enemy’s attack on Kryvyi Rih and its aftermath, read RBC-Ukraine's report.