Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Strike on Hotel in Kryvyi Rih, Killing 2 and Injuring 5

On the night of August 27, Russian forces launched a rocket strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Region. The attack resulted in the deaths of two people—a man and a woman—according to the head of the regional military administration, Serhiy Lysak. Five others were injured.

Among the injured are a 43-year-old woman, who is in critical condition, and a 37-year-old man, who has been hospitalized with moderate injuries. Three others sustained minor injuries and will be treated at home.

Rescue and search operations are ongoing at the site, as the fate of two more individuals remains unknown. They are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

According to the head of Kryvyi Rih District, Yevhen Sitnichenko, “Unfortunately, the death toll has risen to two. My condolences to the families of the victims.” Sitnichenko also reported that six people, including two children, have sought psychological assistance.

The strike caused damage to six shops, four apartment buildings, one food establishment, and eight vehicles. “All emergency services are continuing their work at the site of the tragedy,” Lysak noted.

The explosion occurred on August 26 at 11:18 PM, just eight minutes after an air raid alert was declared in the region. Prior to the attack, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had warned of the possible use of ballistic missiles from Crimea.

On Sunday, August 25, a Russian missile struck the Hotel Sapphire in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The attack killed Reuters journalist Ryan Evans and injured two of his colleagues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a Russian Iskander missile was used in the attack.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.