Russian Missile Strike Injures 11 in Kryvyi Rih

On December 24, the Russian military launched a ballistic missile strike on a four-story residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, injuring at least 11 people and resulting in one death. The head of the city's military administration, Oleksandr Vilkul, confirmed that the attack targeted a building with 32 apartments, and emergency services are continuing their search for possible survivors under the rubble. Among the injured, three are reported to be in serious condition, including a 16-year-old girl, while others received medical care on-site. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing suffering of Ukrainians amid Russian assaults, especially during the Christmas holiday. The incident underscores the persistent threat of missile attacks in regions far from the front lines, as Kryvyi Rih lies approximately 40 miles from the nearest Russian-occupied territory. The Ukrainian Ombudsman described the attackers as lacking any moral understanding, emphasizing the tragedy of such attacks during a time of celebration.