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Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Residential Building Injures 11, Including 16-Year-Old Girl, on Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2024, 02:51 PM

On December 24, 2024, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulting in at least 11 injuries, including a 16-year-old girl. The missile hit a four-story apartment building, which contained 32 apartments, during Christmas Eve celebrations. Local authorities reported that one person has died, and rescue operations are ongoing, with several individuals likely still trapped under the rubble. The city's mayor, Oleksandr Vilkul, confirmed the attack and described the missile as a 'precision' weapon. This incident marks a continuation of hostilities as Ukraine faces ongoing military aggression from Russia.