Russians hit Kryvyi Rih with a missile — many wounded

Rescuers at the site of the shelling. Illustrative photo: State Emergency Service

On the morning of November 21, the Russian occupation army launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. So far, 15 people have been injured, including children.

This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovs'k Regional State Administration Serhii Lysak and the mayor of the city Oleksandr Vilkul via Telegram.

Strike on Kryvyi Rih — what is known

"As a result of the strike, the administrative building was partially destroyed. Two residential two-storey buildings were damaged. Details are being clarified", the statement reads.

Consequences of the shelling of Kryvyi Rih. Photo: t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA
Consequences of the shelling of Kryvyi Rih. Photo: t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA

As of 11:45 a.m., 15 people were injured in the city, including two teenagers: a 17-year-old boy is hospitalized. Another young man, who is 16 years old, was treated at the site. A total of 9 people were hospitalized.

Screenshot of Serhii Lysak's post

At the same time, Vilkul said that Kryvyi Rih had been hit by a rocket. Emergency and rescue operations have now begun at the site, and all operational and utility services are working.

"According to preliminary information, about 10 residential buildings were damaged. The information is being verified. The humanitarian center is being set up. People in the affected houses will be provided with the necessary building materials and utility crews. If necessary, we will help with resettlement, and application for financial assistance from the city is open," emphasized the mayor.

Screenshot of Oleksandr Vilkul's post

As a reminder, on November 21, the occupation forces fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro for the first time.

As a result of the missile attack on the city, two people were injured and infrastructure was destroyed, including the building of a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities and an industrial enterprise.