The number of casualties in Kryvyi Rih has increased to 73.
This was reported by the head of the City Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul.
“A day of mourning has been declared in Kryvyi Rih tomorrow. The current information is as follows: 73 injured, including 8 children. In hospitals, there are 22 wounded, including two children. Two individuals are in critical condition”, he stated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the rescue operation is ongoing.
“Preliminarily, there were two ballistic missiles. Floors four to nine of a residential building were completely destroyed. The rescue works are challenging, as parts of the structure have collapsed in the ruined entrance. The terrorists’ target also included a university building and an administrative building. As of now, there are reports of five fatalities, including a child and her mother. My condolences to their families. Dozens of people are injured and traumatized, and they are receiving necessary assistance”, stated the president.
Over 350 individuals have been involved in the rescue operation.
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