Russia keeps terrorizing Ukrainian citizens by launching a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih

On September 8, 2023, Russian forces shelled the city of Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region once again. An enemy missile hit the police administration building. According to preliminary information, more than 70 people were injured, and one more was killed.

In particular, 3 administrative facilities and 7 residential buildings were damaged due to enemy shelling. The fire also broke out in the nearby garages, but it was promptly extinguished by the firefighters.

As the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports, 60 people were injured, and one more was killed due to the Russian terrorist act. There are 9 police officers among the wounded victims. Search and rescue operations have been completed.

Update: According to updated information, there are 73 victims of a Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih. 35 of them were hospitalized. One person was killed, informed Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.  

“The majority of victims are in a state of moderate severity (…) However, there are also seriously wounded ones,” added Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.

An emergency psychological aid point of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine was also deployed at the scene. Psychologists are currently working there with victims and local residents.

Under the procedural guidance of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation was started in criminal proceedings on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with intentional murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).