00:00 In a
00:23 tragic incident 9 people have been killed and 29 injured including 5 children after
00:30 a Russian ballistic missile struck an apartment building in Krivy Ri, Ukraine.
00:36 This harrowing news was confirmed by Ukraine's Interior Minister I.R.
00:41 Kiemenko on Wednesday evening following the conclusion of recovery work at the site.
00:48 News shared by emergency services depict the grim aftermath, showing rescue teams navigating
00:54 through piles of rubble and timber to assist the injured and recover the deceased.
01:01 The devastating scene underscores the brutal reality of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
01:09 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deeply moved by the attack on his hometown of Krivy
01:16 Ri in southern Ukraine expressed profound sorrow and frustration.
01:22 Krivy Ri, known for its industrial significance, had a population of about 635,000 before Russia's
01:31 full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
01:36 The city has been a frequent target throughout the conflict, enduring numerous attacks.
01:43 Zelensky shared video footage from the scene showing rescue workers tirelessly searching
01:48 for survivors amid the ruins.
01:51 His appeal for Ukraine's allies to provide advanced air defence systems was renewed,
01:58 stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against relentless Russian air attacks.
02:05 Every day and every hour, Russian terror proves that Ukraine, together with its partners,
02:12 should strengthen air defences.
02:15 Modern air defence systems can provide maximum protection for people, cities and positions.
02:22 And we need them as much as possible.
02:26 In response to Ukraine's plea, the United States has agreed to send another Patriot
02:31 missile system.
02:33 This decision was confirmed by two US officials late on Tuesday in Washington.
02:39 The importance of continued support for Ukraine is a significant topic of the annual Group
02:44 of Seven, also called G7 Summit, set to begin in Italy on Thursday.
02:51 The southern industrial Dnipropetrovsk region, where Krivy Ri is located, continues to face
02:58 relentless assaults.
03:00 As the conflict persists, the international community's role in supporting Ukraine becomes
03:06 ever more crucial.
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