Russian Shahed drone hits residential building in Kryvyi Rih, leaving five injured

A Russian drone struck the entrance of a multi-story apartment building in Kryvyi Rih. Five people were taken to the hospital.

The Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, stated this Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"A Shahed hit the entrance of a nine-story building. The fire has already been extinguished. People were evacuated. Thank God, everyone is alive," the statement said.

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A storage room in the entrance burned down, and windows were shattered. All services have begun eliminating the consequences.

As a result of the attack, two children suffered smoke inhalation, while three adults experienced acute stress reactions. All were taken away by ambulance, but their condition is not serious.

Earlier it was reported that a Russian drone hit the building, causing a fire on the sixth floor.