The death toll from the Russian air strike in Kryvyi Rih has risen.

The death toll from the overnight attack by Russian troops on Kryvyi Rih has risen to two. The body of a 44-year-old man, previously missing, was recovered from the rubble during search and rescue operations.

Alexander Vilkul reported this.

This was reported by the head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul.

According to him, Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone strike on the city. Two industrial facilities were targeted. The fire at the facilities has already been extinguished, but rescuers are continuing to clear the rubble.

A total of 13 people were injured in the attack, five of whom were hospitalized. Among those hospitalized was a 48-year-old man in serious condition.

In the Metallurgichesky District, 13 apartment buildings, a lyceum, a medical center, and stores were damaged. A relief center is operating at one of the city’s schools, where residents can obtain building materials and apply for benefits.

The attack also damaged the civilian mining and metallurgy company ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. The company reported damage to its power and blast furnace facilities. This forced it to halt some production processes.

According to the company, 13 employees of the plant and contractors were injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the plant.

As a reminder, on the night of August 16, Russian forces launched a combined attack on Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and other Ukrainian cities. The attack resulted in one fatality and one wounded.