Death toll from Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih rises to four

Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, reported the attack on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

Russian forces used a ballistic missile to target a civilian infrastructure facility.

"Rescue operations are ongoing. A massive fire has broken out. At this time, three people have been confirmed dead, and three others are injured," Vilkul wrote.

According to Yevhen Sytnychenko, head of the Kryvyi Rih District Military Administration, medical professionals assess the injured as being in moderate condition. Residential buildings have also been damaged.

Later, officials confirmed a fourth fatality.

"Unfortunately, as of now, the death toll has risen to four," Vilkul updated on Telegram.

A support center for affected residents will be set up in front of a store near the World War II military equipment monument. Construction materials are expected to arrive soon.

Earlier reports indicated that Russia had targeted one of the city's industrial facilities with a ballistic missile.