Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 14, including six children

Russia launched a deadly ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 4, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 50, regional Governor Serhii Lysak reported.

The missile hit a residential neighborhood, igniting fires and causing widespread destruction, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city’s military administration. A playground was located near the site of the attack, and six children are among the dead.

“Russian strikes every day. Every day, people are killed. There is only one reason this continues: Russia does not want a ceasefire, and we see it. The whole world sees it,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement on Telegram following the attack.

Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy’s hometown, has remained a frequent target of Russian missile and drone attacks. With a population of around 660,000, it is the second-largest city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and lies about 70 kilometers from the front line.

Despite international calls for a ceasefire and ongoing US-led diplomatic efforts, Russia continues to launch strikes across Ukraine. Kyiv has said the repeated attacks on civilian areas are further proof that Moscow is not genuinely seeking peace.