On Wednesday, a Russian ballistic missile struck an apartment building in Kryvyi Rih, resulting in the loss of nine lives and injuries to 29 people, including five children. The city’s Interior Minister, Ihor Klymenko, confirmed the grim toll after recovery efforts concluded at the site.

Emergency services shared harrowing photos of rescue teams navigating piles of rubble and timber to assist both the injured and the deceased. The devastation underscores the urgent need for enhanced air defences in Ukraine.

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