The number of people injured as a result of the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on Wednesday, March 12, has risen to nine, said chairman of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul.

"Nine people were injured. All civilians. Seven of the injured were hospitalized: two women and five men. Of these, two are in serious condition, one is in extremely serious condition. Doctors are fighting for their lives and providing all necessary assistance," he wrote on Telegram on Wednesday.

Earlier, it was reported that one person was killed and five were injured.