Three dead, nine people saved from rubble after Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih

12 March 2024, 10:35 PM

As the search-and-rescue operation has concluded following a Russian air strike on a residential high-rise in Kryvyi Rih, nine people were rescued from the rubble, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak said in a Telegram post on March 12.

"Emergency workers have checked all apartments in the damaged buildings; nine residents were rescued," said Lysak.

According to the official, the attack resulted in three fatalities. Lysak expressed condolences to their families.

He also noted that the number of injured is still being verified.

“Several emergency aid points were opened,” the message said.

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“Psychologists are working with witnesses of the enemy attack. Over 30 city residents have already sought their help.”

Earlier on March 12, Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih, likely with a Kh-59 guided air-launched missile. Two multi-story residential buildings were damaged: a nine-story and a five-story building.

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