Russian Drone Barrage Kills Six in Kryvyi Rih

Of the survivors, 21 people remain in critical condition, including one child. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha characterized the timing of the strikes as a deliberate tactic designed to maximize casualties among emergency crews. The total toll includes six children injured in the blast, reflecting the intensity of the air campaign currently unfolding across the region. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack as an act of terrorism, calling for increased international pressure to address the evolving nature of these strikes. The assault marks a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict, as tactical strikes on civilian infrastructure continue to strain medical and rescue resources in the city.