Kropyvnytskyi survived largest Russian attack
Source: Andrii Raikovych, Head of Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "Peaceful residential buildings have been destroyed: houses and high-rise buildings.
As if in mockery, enemy drones struck Myru Street."
Details: Raikovych confirmed that people had been injured, including a child.
The scene of the attack
Photo: Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "Doctors at the oblast hospital and the emergency department are promptly providing urgent first aid. Several surgeries have been conducted. State Emergency Service psychologists are working with those affected."
Details: Raikovych noted that over 20 drones had attacked the city. The strikes by Russian UAVs and the falling debris hit residential areas, affecting both houses and high-rise buildings.
Photo: Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration
Photo: Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration
He said a mobile invincibility centre would be set up in the city and all municipal services would work on dealing with the aftermath in the morning. [Invincibility centres are heated premises stocked with food and power banks to assist residents facing hardships due to power cuts – ed.]
Background: The Russians launched attack drones at residential areas in Kropyvnytskyi on the evening of 19 March.
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