At least 16 dead, including 6 children, through Russian rocket attack

At least 16 dead, including 6 children, through Russian rocket attack

A Russian rocket attack on the hometown of the Ukrainian President in Krywyj Rih on Friday demanded at least 16 fatalities, including six children, reported Ukrainian authorities. In addition, over 50 people were injured.

Explanation of the Ukrainian President

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj expressed his condolences to the members of the killed and injured. He emphasized: "Many were injured and houses damaged. The rocket actually hit the area next to residential buildings - a playground for children, normal roads."

attacks on critical infrastructure

Selenskyj also reported a drone attack on a power plant in Cherson, which also took place on Friday. "Such attacks cannot be a coincidence - the Russians know that it is an energy facility," said Selenskyj. "This type of facilities must be protected from any attacks, according to the promises that Russia has given to the American side."

Russian defense claims

In a message on Telegram, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the attack had had a meeting between Ukrainian and Western officers. They described it as "a precise hit ... with a highly explosive rocket on the site of a meeting with commanders and western trainers in one of the restaurants in Krywyj Rih."

consequences of the attack

"As a result of the attack, the enemy lost up to 85 soldiers and officers from foreign countries and up to 20 vehicles," the article said. CNN has contacted Ukrainian authorities to obtain further information.

It is a developing story that is updated.