A Russian missile struck Kryvyi Rih on Wednesday, causing damage to civilian infrastructure and injuring four people, according to local authorities. This attack came as the city was observing a day of mourning for a previous assault that resulted in the deaths of four civilians at a hotel.
The previous day's attack, which also wounded five individuals, was part of a series of missile and drone strikes launched by Russia across Ukraine for the second consecutive day. Regional officials expressed outrage at the continued targeting of civilians during a period of mourning.
On Monday, Russia intensified its bombing campaign by firing over 100 missiles and drones, marking one of the most significant offensives in recent weeks. This escalation coincides with a critical phase of the conflict, initiated by Russia on February 24, 2022.
Russian forces have advanced further into Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, with the capture of the entire area being a key objective for the Kremlin. The Russian army is nearing Pokrovsk, a vital logistics center for Ukrainian defense in the region.
Simultaneously, Ukraine has launched a significant incursion into Russia's Kursk region, the largest such operation on Russian soil since World War II. This move aims to divert Russian troops away from the Donetsk front.
Rescue teams in Kryvyi Rih discovered another body under the rubble of the hotel on Wednesday, leading to the conclusion of the rescue operation. In a separate development, Ukraine reported the destruction of a Russian Su-25 jet in the Donetsk region by its anti-aircraft defenses.
Furthermore, Ukraine continued its long-range drone attacks on Russia's rear logistical areas, resulting in a fuel depot fire. The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaged in ongoing military actions.
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