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Zelensky
‘A Tragic Loss of Innocent Lives’ - Death Toll in Kryvyi Rih Rises to 20
As Putin scoffs at Trump’s ceasefire proposal, the number of dead from a Russian strike in Zelensky’s hometown continues to climb, amid visit from Trump’s pastor. Three injured in Kherson.
April 7, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams US Embassy for ‘Weak’ Reaction to Deadly Strike
“Such a strong country, such a strong people – and such a weak reaction,” Zelensky said.
April 5, 2025
Zelensky
Kryvyi Rih Announces Half-Week Mourning After Deadly Missile Strike
Russia’s Friday missile strike on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown killed 18 civilians, including nine children, as a missile struck a children’s playground.
April 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Strike Kills 18 in Ukraine Leader’s Home City, Children Among Dead
The missile struck a residential area near a children’s playground and wounded more than two dozen others, according to the head of the city’s military administration.
Updated: April 5, 2025
Drones
Kryvyi Rih Missile Strike Kills Four, Kharkiv Hit by Fifth Drone Barrage in a Week
In a separate attack, Russia struck Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, killing four people and injuring 14 others in Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.
April 3, 2025
Zelensky
Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Zelensky’s Hometown Since Full-Scale War Began
The massive drone strike on Kryvyi Rih ignited fires and damaged an administrative building, warehouses, an industrial enterprise, and a fire station.
March 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Missiles Hit Zelensky’s Hometown Again
For the second time in a week, the city of Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown, suffered an air attack, with 14 injured, including 2 children.
March 15, 2025
Kyiv
Russia Launches Multiple Strikes Across Ukraine Hours After Saudi Talks
Right after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in talks with the US, Moscow launched massive strikes, hitting Odesa’s port, Kryvyi Rih, and Dnipro.
Updated: March 12, 2025
Kryvyi Rih
Russia Strikes Hotel With Foreign Humanitarian Workers in Zelensky’s Hometown
Russia continues to bomb Ukraine, even as leaders in Washington and Moscow discuss possible peace talks to end the full-scale war, which has lasted more than three years.
Updated: March 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Three Killed as Russia Strikes Kryvyi Rih with Ballistic Missiles
The industrial city, which is the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been under persistent Russian bombardment since the beginning of the Kremlin’s invasion in February 2022.
Jan. 17, 2025
Kryvyi Rih
Russian Missile Strike Kills Mother and Three Young Children in Kryvyi Rih
A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih on Monday killed four people, including a mother and her three children, and left 14 others injured.
Nov. 12, 2024
Kryvyi Rih
Russian 'Double-Tap' Strike on Kryvyi Rih Injures 17, Causes Extensive Damage
Two missiles struck the city, damaging 15 residential buildings, three administrative structures, and a hotel. Of the 17 injured, eight were hospitalized.
Oct. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
17 Shahed Drones Used in Russian Attack on Ukraine, Fire Erupts at Energy Facility near Kryvyi Rih
Ukrainian forces successfully downed 16 Shahed drones launched by Russia, yet a fire ensued at an energy facility near Kryvyi Rih due to falling drone debris.
April 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Another Russian Attack on Zelensky's Hometown Targets Police Station
One police officer was killed, and three individuals rescued from the rubble are said to be in critical condition. 25 people, including six police officers, sustained injuries of varying severity.
Sept. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kryvyi Rih Missile Attack: Six Dead and 75 Injured in Russian Strike on Zelensky's Hometown
Russian forces launched two missiles at Kryvyi Rih. According to officials, a 10-year-old child is among the dead.
July 31, 2023