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Ukraine: Residential building in Zelensky's hometown engulfed by flames after deadly strike

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Ukraine: Residential building in Zelensky’s hometown engulfed by flames after deadly strike

At least three people have died and 25 have been injured after missiles hit civilian buildings in Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, a regional Ukrainian governor has said.

Serhiy Lysak, governor of Dnipropetrovskm, said the overnight strike on the central city of Kryvyi Rih involved cruise missiles hit a five-storey residential building early on Tuesday, 13 June.

Footage shows a residential building engulfed in flames, surrounded by rubble.

The Ukrainian president reposted a clip of the damage, offering his condolences to residents who lost loved ones.

"[Russia] will be held accountable for every missile they launch," he added.

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