Leaders and representatives of 32 diplomatic missions from various countries visited Kryvyi Rih at the invitation of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The visit took place in the context of the tragic events that occurred following the Russian strike on the city, which resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including nine children.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Visit to Honor the Memory of the Victims
Sybiha expressed gratitude to the diplomats for their heroic act, stating:
“I thank the 32 heads and representatives of diplomatic missions for their brave visit, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to honor the memory of the nine children and 11 adults who lost their lives that day in Kryvyi Rih, and for their communication with the relatives of the deceased children.”
According to the minister, diplomats from 27 countries, as well as representatives from the UN and the European Union, arrived in Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized that it is important for foreign diplomats to see the consequences of the Russian attacks with their own eyes.
“We are working with our partners to provide additional support to Kryvyi Rih”
, he added.
Tragic Consequences of the Russian Strike
On April 4, Russian forces launched a missile strike on a residential area of Kryvyi Rih, hitting a playground. As a result, 20 people were killed, including nine children, and dozens were injured. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that their strike was aimed at military gatherings, but the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasizes the falsehood of this information.