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Russian Airstrikes Claim Lives of 14, Including Children, in Kryvyi Rih
Recent attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region have resulted in significant civilian casualties amidst ongoing conflicts.
A series of Russian airstrikes on April 4, 2025, targeted Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals, including three children.
The attacks have drawn strong condemnation from local officials and international leaders, highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict on civilian populations.
Local administrative head Serhii Lysak characterized the invasion as a direct assault on civilians.
This incident follows another missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, which occurred late on April 3 and resulted in the deaths of five civilians.
Emergency services worked urgently to address the aftermath of the Kryvyi Rih strike, as firefighters extinguished flames engulfing damaged apartments and emergency crews removed black body bags from the premises.
Eyewitnesses reported horrific scenes as severely injured residents emerged from the wreckage, many in shock or exhibiting visible distress.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, addressing the situation at a NATO meeting in Brussels, stated the need to distinguish between those who seek peace and those who perpetuate conflict, implicitly referencing the striking incidents in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih.
In response to recent violence, Russia has declined a proposal from the United States for an immediate 30-day cessation of hostilities.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's reluctance to advance ceasefire discussions, asserting that Putin's actions indicate a pattern of evasiveness in negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that clarity regarding Russia's intentions in the ongoing negotiations is expected in the coming weeks.
He urged the international community to closely monitor the situation.
Meanwhile, a Kremlin envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, recently engaged with officials in Washington, indicating that while dialogue is progressing, further meetings are necessary to address outstanding issues related to the conflict.
The attacks have drawn strong condemnation from local officials and international leaders, highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict on civilian populations.
Local administrative head Serhii Lysak characterized the invasion as a direct assault on civilians.
This incident follows another missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, which occurred late on April 3 and resulted in the deaths of five civilians.
Emergency services worked urgently to address the aftermath of the Kryvyi Rih strike, as firefighters extinguished flames engulfing damaged apartments and emergency crews removed black body bags from the premises.
Eyewitnesses reported horrific scenes as severely injured residents emerged from the wreckage, many in shock or exhibiting visible distress.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, addressing the situation at a NATO meeting in Brussels, stated the need to distinguish between those who seek peace and those who perpetuate conflict, implicitly referencing the striking incidents in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih.
In response to recent violence, Russia has declined a proposal from the United States for an immediate 30-day cessation of hostilities.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's reluctance to advance ceasefire discussions, asserting that Putin's actions indicate a pattern of evasiveness in negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that clarity regarding Russia's intentions in the ongoing negotiations is expected in the coming weeks.
He urged the international community to closely monitor the situation.
Meanwhile, a Kremlin envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, recently engaged with officials in Washington, indicating that while dialogue is progressing, further meetings are necessary to address outstanding issues related to the conflict.
