Missile Attack Kills One, Injures Nine in Kryvyi Rih Amid Ceasefire Talks
Russia launched a deadly missile assault on Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, late Tuesday night, just hours after Kyiv signaled its acceptance of a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Moscow. The overnight attack claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman and left at least nine others injured, according to Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
The barrage damaged multiple high-rise apartment buildings, an infrastructure facility, a local shop, and an educational institution, Lysak reported via Telegram. Kryvyi Rih, a city of symbolic importance as Zelensky’s birthplace, has been a frequent target since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began three years ago. Tuesday’s strike was part of a larger assault, with Ukraine’s air force reporting that Russia deployed three missiles—hitting Kryvyi Rih and Odesa—alongside 133 drones targeting various regions.
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The timing of the attack raises questions about the fragile ceasefire discussions brokered in Saudi Arabia on March 11. Kyiv’s agreement to the US proposal, which aimed to pause hostilities after months of intensified fighting, was met with swift violence rather than de-escalation. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv has issued an official statement linking the strike to the ceasefire talks, but the proximity has fueled speculation about Russia’s intentions.
Local residents described scenes of chaos as emergency services rushed to the scene. “The explosion shook everything,” said Oleksandr, a Kryvyi Rih resident. “We thought maybe peace was coming, but this feels like the opposite.”
As the war enters its fourth year, Kryvyi Rih remains a poignant symbol of Ukraine’s resilience—and its ongoing peril.
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