Attack of the Russian Federation on Kryvyi Rih
On January 8, 2026, the Russian Federation launched a strike with Iskander ballistic missiles on the city of Kryvyi Rih. As a result of the attack, there are injuries, and medical assistance is being provided. Residential buildings were damaged, leading to significant destruction.
In addition to Kryvyi Rih, Russian troops also attacked infrastructure in the Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Pavlograd regions. As a result of the shelling, most consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were left without electricity.
Reaction to the attack
“Russian terrorists struck missiles at residential buildings in Kryvyi Rih”
Oleksandr Vilkul, local official
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, instructed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to provide all necessary support to local authorities to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
This attack underscores the continuation of military actions between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the worsening humanitarian situation in the regions experiencing shelling. Attacks on civilian facilities, including residential buildings, raise concerns in the international community and threaten the lives of civilians. The situation in the regions affected by shelling requires urgent assistance and support from the state and humanitarian organizations.