The strike targeted Kryvyi Rih, the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. The attack involved two rocket shells that struck a residential block and an educational institution.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway at the site, with the participation of 230 personnel. Their efforts have resulted in the successful rescue of three individuals, while 30 others were evacuated to safety.
Among the victims are a 10-year-old girl and her mother, as reported by local authorities.
In response to the attack, an anti-aircraft alert has been issued in several regions of Ukraine.
On Telegram, Zelensky addressed the Russian shelling. "Monday morning. Regions of Ukraine are under fire from occupiers who continue to terrorize peaceful cities and people. Kryvyi Rih, Kherson. Hitting residential buildings, the body of the university, intersections," Zelenski wrote.
"In recent days, the enemy has been persistently hitting cities, city centers. He is shelling civilian facilities and houses. But this terror will not scare us and will not break us," he added.
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Source: PAP