Ruins and shattered windows: how Kryvyi Rih is recovering from the missile strike on Christmas Eve (PHOTOS, VIDEO).
In Kryvyi Rih, efforts continue to address the aftermath of the missile strike on the city that occurred on December 24. The site of the impact remains a scene of clearing debris, after which the extent of the damage will be assessed, reports "Vidomo" from the scene.
Rescue teams have found people trapped under the rubble, with most of them currently hospitalized. One woman was in contact with rescuers for four hours before being rescued.
Additionally, there was another resident of the building who had not been in touch, but it later became clear that she is in Italy.
Store owners and other establishments near the impact site have been repairing windows shattered by the blast wave.
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On Tuesday, December 24, the enemy attacked Kryvyi Rih – an explosion was heard in the city.
An air alert was declared in the region, after which monitoring chats reported a threat of a ballistic strike.
Moments later, Oleksandr Vilkul commented on the situation in his Telegram channel.
Subsequently, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Serhii Lysak, disclosed information about the incident, specifically stating that the enemy once again struck a residential building. The official also clarified that the number of casualties from the missile attack on the city had increased from five to seven: "Four people were rescued from the rubble in Kryvyi Rih. There are currently seven injured. One woman is in serious condition."
Shortly thereafter, it became known that the number of injured had risen to 11, including a child. Later, reports emerged of the first fatality. As of the evening of December 24, there were reports of one deceased and 13 injured. The police also showcased footage from the initial moments following the strike, which was responded to by President's Office head Andrii Yermak.
The State Emergency Service also presented footage of the rescue of people from the rubble (VIDEO).