Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 9 and injuring 29 – video
Russia launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipro Oblast on the afternoon of 12 June, with 29 people injured and nine killed.
Source: Zelenskyy on Facebook; Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine's Interior Minister, on Telegram; the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Every day and every hour, Russian terror proves that Ukraine, together with its partners, must strengthen its air defence [capabilities].
A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. At the moment, 11 people are injured and 6 are killed.
Modern air defence systems can provide maximum protection for people, our cities and our positions. And we need them most of all."
Later, local authorities reported a strike on the city but did not provide any details.
Updated: Later, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry reported that the death toll had risen to eight.
At least 21 people were hurt, including two children. Another four people are missing.
The Russians launched a missile strike on the city's residential developments.
Updated at 19:13: According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, the death toll from a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih had risen to nine. 29 people have been injured, including five children.
A search and rescue operation continues.
Updated at 22:23: Ihor Klymenko, Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, reported that a search and rescue operation had been completed.
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