Zelenskyy's hometown under attack for over 10 hours: Aftermath of Russia’s record strike
Illustrative photo: aftermath of enemy strike being addressed (Getty Images)
Kryvyi Rih has been under a continuous missile and drone attack for over 10 hours on January 22 — the longest since the beginning of the war, according to the Telegram channel of the head of the city Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul.
According to the official, Kryvyi Rih has been attacked by both missiles and drones for more than 10 hours.
Residential neighborhoods and critical infrastructure have come under attack. The enemy is deliberately targeting civilian homes, schools, and social facilities, with no military purpose whatsoever.
"This is a deliberate terror against the civilian population," Vilkul emphasized.
So far, 13 people have been injured as a result of the attacks, including four children aged 1.5 to 10 years. Six patients are hospitalized in the city, all in moderate condition. Doctors are providing the necessary medical care.
Eighteen buildings were damaged, including 13 apartment buildings (one of which was virtually destroyed) and five private homes.
Destruction was also reported at administrative buildings, business facilities, two educational institutions, a cultural institution, and vehicles.
All emergency and utility services were immediately deployed to the strike sites. Fires have been extinguished, with 27 crews and more than 20 units of equipment involved. Utility workers are helping residents cover broken windows, and plans are underway to replace the glazing and repair damaged roofs — 13 in total.
According to the latest data, almost 10,000 residents are without electricity due to the strikes, and restoration work is ongoing. Boiler houses are running, but heat is being restored gradually. Water supply is partially operating on generators, and pressure in the network is reduced. The operation of the high-speed tram and some trolleybuses was temporarily suspended but has been quickly restored.
A Relief Headquarters was immediately set up to assist those affected, where residents can receive construction materials (OSB boards, plastic sheets, rails, etc.) and submit applications for financial assistance. More than 70 families have already received the necessary materials, and applications for monetary compensation have been accepted from 100 families.
"Many thanks to the State Emergency Service, police, medical workers, utility workers, energy specialists, and volunteers who are working in extremely difficult conditions, often under repeated threat of attacks," Vilkul noted.
Despite the attacks, the city continues to function, and hospitals and social institutions remain operational.
Attack on Nikopol district
In addition to the aftermath of the strike on Kryvyi Rih, Oleksandr Vilkul also reported on the situation in Nikopol district. There, the enemy attacked the settlements of Nikopol, Marhanets, Chervonohryhorivka, and Pokrovsk communities using FPV drones and artillery.
As a result of the shelling, a 67-year-old woman was injured, a fire broke out, and three private houses, a municipal enterprise, an agricultural firm, power lines, and a gas pipeline were damaged.
Local authorities are urging residents to remain calm, follow safety rules, and monitor updates from official services.
On the night of January 21, Kryvyi Rih was hit by ballistic missiles, causing significant damage to residential buildings and vehicles.
The Russian strike has caused problems in the city with electricity, heating, and water supply.
On January 15, Kryvyi Rih was also targeted by Russian attacks, when drones were used. The shelling caused fires and damaged parts of the city’s infrastructure.
