Russian Missile Strike Kills Dozens in Zelensky's Hometown, Kryvyi Rih

Deadly Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih

• 🎯 A Russian missile strike on a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has resulted in the deaths of over a dozen people, including children.
• 💥 Local media reported that more than 20 apartment buildings were damaged in the attack, described as one of Moscow's deadliest this year.
• 💬 One injured resident recounted the suddenness of the attack, stating there was no time to seek cover and that all windows and the balcony were shattered.

Conflicting Accounts and Accusations

• 🇷🇺 Russia's defense ministry claimed the strike targeted a gathering of Ukrainian servicemen and foreign instructors, reporting up to 85 casualties.
• 🗣️ President Zelensky condemned the attack, stating that Russia's promises of a ceasefire are empty and that only pressure will work.
• ⚡ Both sides accused each other of violating a US-brokered agreement concerning strikes on energy infrastructure.

Diplomatic Stance and Peace Prospects

• 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that the Trump administration would not engage in endless negotiations with Moscow.
• ⏳ Blinken stated that it would become clear within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace.
• 📉 The US official emphasized that Russia's true intentions regarding peace would soon be evident.