On the night of February 25-26, a Russian drone, identified as a Shahed, targeted a five-storey residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulting in injuries to two residents, an 89-year-old man and an 82-year-old woman. The attack caused significant structural damage to the building, including shattered windows. Local authorities, including Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council, confirmed the incident, noting that the attack led to fire and damage in the city.

In response to the drone strike, an assistance centre has been established near the site of the attack, where local authorities are coordinating efforts to provide support to the victims and assess the damage. Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, elaborated on the situation, emphasizing the urgency of delivering construction materials to aid in repairs of the affected building. This incident highlights the ongoing impact of the conflict in Ukraine, particularly on civilian infrastructure and safety.

This drone attack in Kryvyi Rih is a part of a larger pattern of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have been described as part of a strategy to target civilian areas. The targeting of residential buildings raises serious concerns about the safety of civilians in conflict zones and further escalates the humanitarian crisis within Ukraine. As international attention remains focused on the situation, there is an urgent call for measures to protect civilians and provide assistance to those affected by such attacks.