Two older residents were killed and their 9-month-old granddaughter was hospitalized with serious injuries after a Russian drone hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky said the building had no military purpose, casting the attack as another strike on civilians after the end of Russia's so-called partial three-day silence.
Doctors were trying to save the infant's life as emergency fallout from the strike added to casualties already reported in the Dnipropetrovsk region city.
The attack underscored Kyiv's push for tougher international pressure on Moscow and stronger Ukrainian air defenses, which Zelensky said were needed to force Russia toward diplomacy and halt the killings.
With the latest US-brokered ceasefire shattered, are advanced air defenses now Ukraine's only realistic path to protecting its civilians?
As Russia targets civilians after talks fail, can international law effectively prosecute war crimes and deter these deliberate attacks?
Russia immediately resumed strikes after the truce. What does this reveal about Moscow's true commitment to any negotiated peace?
The Kryvyi Rih Drone Strike: Russia’s 216-Drone Attack and Its Devastating Impact on Ukrainian Civilians, May 2026
Overview
On May 12, 2026, a drone strike hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, causing immediate casualties and significant disruption. This attack was part of a larger wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, which used drones, artillery, and guided bombs against residential areas and civilian infrastructure. The strikes led to at least six deaths and more than a dozen injuries in the region. Emergency services responded quickly to manage the aftermath, highlighting the ongoing threat and the severe impact on civilians and daily life in Ukraine.