Contents tagged with Kryvyi Rih

  • Putin's ceasefire conditions: Kremlin insists on addressing 'Ukrainian nationalist' issues amid rising tensions

    Amid ongoing tensions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday, April 7, that Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists that a "range of issues" must first be addressed. Peskov’s comments, delivered during a briefing, alluded to mythical "Ukrainian nationalists" who supposedly don’t heed Kyiv's directives. This narrative accompanies plans for further militarization by Kyiv, as Peskov noted, emphasizing unresolved issues that remain a …

  • Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: a grim reminder of Moscow's reluctance for peace, says EU

    A Russian army missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, claiming the lives of at least 18 people, demonstrates the Kremlin's lack of readiness for peace, said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.

    " Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih. Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children. Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," wrote the EU's high representative for foreign affairs in a post on X. …

  • Casualties and damage reported after Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

    On the afternoon of Saturday, March 29, Russian forces targeted Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region with a ballistic missile strike, hitting a densely populated residential area in the city center. According to the local Telegram channels, the strike occurred between buildings, with at least one direct hit reported.

    Eyewitnesses confirmed the use of an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile, as cited by monitoring channels.

    Kryvyi Rih Defense Council Head Oleksandr Vilkul stated that five people …

  • Ukraine MoD: Russia is increasing the pace of its offensive in the east, eyes Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih

    The speaker of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense told reporters on Wednesday that Russia is trying to increase the pace of its offensive in eastern Ukraine in order to reach the borders of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. From there, Russian forces are expected to focus their attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih.

    "The command of Russian troops is trying to increase the pace of the offensive operation in the east of Ukraine in order to reach the administrative borders of the Donetsk and Luhansk …