In Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky commemorated the victims of the Russian ballistic strike that occurred on April 4.

Source: official social media of the president.

Details: The president's press service released a video showing Zelensky lighting a candle and placing a toy at the site of the impact near a children's playground.

The president emphasized that the crimes committed by Russia against Ukrainians must not be forgotten. The world should also remember that for Russia, human life is worth nothing.

Direct quote: "Kryvyi Rih. A typical urban area. Surrounded by residential buildings, solely civilian structures.

On April 4, a Russian ballistic missile struck near residential buildings and a children's playground, claiming the lives of 19 individuals, 9 of whom were children.

May their memory be eternal, for those lives taken by Russian terror."

Background:

• Russian occupiers struck the city with a ballistic missile near residential buildings and a children's playground on April 4 in the afternoon. This attack resulted in 19 deaths, nine of whom were children. The youngest was only three years old. Additionally, 75 civilians were injured, including 17 children. Doctors are fighting for their lives.
• During the rescue operation that began immediately after the missile strike, Russia launched a drone attack on residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result, one person died, and five others were injured.
• In the city, 60 apartment buildings and 23 private homes, along with three educational institutions, were damaged.