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Horrified that tonight a ballistic missile struck near a playground and restaurant in Kryvyi Rih. More than 50 people injured and 16 killed, including 6 children. This is why the war must end."
U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink, writing on X about the strike, said Unfortunately, the response from the U.S. Embassy is surprisingly disappointing – such a strong country, such a strong people, and yet such a weak reaction,
Zelenskiy wrote in English Staying silent about the fact that it is Russia killing children with ballistic missiles is wrong and dangerous,
Unfortunately, the reaction of the American Embassy is unpleasantly surprising: such a strong country, such a strong people - and such a weak reaction. They are even afraid to say the word "Russian" when talking about the missile that killed children."
Firing back the US response to the bombing, President Zelensky said in a post on X This is why the war must end."
After noting the number of casualties, she reiterated the Trump administration's position on then conflict, writing The reaction of the US Embassy is unpleasantly surprising,
Zelenskyy wrote on social media People who are capable of that kind of thing aren't human."
Children, families, the elderly... Ballistic missile and shakedown attacks on residential areas and playgrounds... This is nothing less than a mass murder of civilians,
On 7, 8 and 9 April, days of mourning will be declared in Kryvyi Rih for those killed as a result of yesterday's terrorist attacks on our city by the killer country,
Yes, the war must end. But to end it, we must not be afraid to call things by their names. We must not be afraid to put pressure on the one who continues this war and ignores all the world’s proposals to end it. We must pressure Russia – the one choosing to kill children instead of choosing a ceasefire.”
We count on our agreements with the President of the United States, who promised to help find more Patriots. And we count on the strength of the world to overcome this evil – this war, this Russian aggression.”
He ended on a hopeful note, saying We call for clear public reactions, condemnation of Russian atrocities and concrete actions to increase pressure on Moscow and strengthen Ukraine, especially by boosting air defence and military assistance to protect Ukrainian lives,
the Foreign Ministry stated Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace,
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said in a post on X ... She called It is critically important not to leave this Russian strike on civilians, on the city — every such strike — without a response from the world,
the president said in another post Almost half of the victims were hospitalized; 17 were in serious condition,
Updated information suggests that one of the deceased woman's sons is a soldier, currently studying abroad. Windows and glass panes were blown out of nearby houses and walls were partially destroyed,
These children were killed by a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. It was only a few minutes after the launch from the Taganrog area in enemy territory. Sadly, nine adults were also killed. My condolences to all the families and friends,
Zelenskyy wrote on Instagram We must not be afraid to call things by their proper names."
There is simply no deeper cynicism, meanness, and hatred of people than that which Russia now embodies."
Commenting on the strike, which also saw the use of drones during the rescue effort, Mr Zelensky said [The ... They were] hit by debris. Those children who died had a combined trauma, a severe craniocerebral injury with internal organ injuries,
