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Russian forces strike residential building in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, two dead, governor says

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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· Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Six dead in Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region, governor says

Details of the Russian Strikes in Dnipropetrovsk Region

May 12 (Reuters) - Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on Telegram.

Casualties in Kryvyi Rih

Hanzha said two people were killed in a strike on an apartment building in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine.

Casualties near Synelnykove

Aerial Bomb Strike Details

He said four more were killed in an aerial bomb strike near the town of Synelnykove, further northeast in the same region.

Official Statements and Reporting

(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Nia Williams and Mark Porter)

Key Takeaways

  • The attack occurred in Kryvyi Rih, an industrial city about 80 km from Ukraine’s front line and the hometown of President Zelenskyy, underscoring the city's symbolic and strategic significance (kyivpost.com).
  • Kryvyi Rih has been repeatedly targeted since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, with prior strikes causing significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, including a major attack in April 2025 that killed at least 20 people, among them nine children (apnews.com).
  • This latest strike highlights the persistence of Russian attacks on civilian areas, raising concerns over the protection of noncombatants and prompting calls for stronger international condemnation and support (kyivpost.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine?
Russian forces struck a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, resulting in two deaths.
How many casualties were reported in the Kryvyi Rih attack?
Two people were killed in the strike on the residential building.
Who confirmed the incident in Kryvyi Rih?
Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported the incident on Telegram.
Did the strike in Kryvyi Rih cause any additional damage?
The head of the city's military administration said the strike triggered a fire.

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