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A Ukrainian official has said at least three people have been killed and 25 wounded in a Russian missile attack.

Serhiy Lysak, head of the regional administration, said the strike hit a five-storey residential building early on Tuesday and the area was engulfed in fire.

He said in a Telegram post that rescue operations were ongoing.

The devastation in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown is the latest bloodshed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

It comes as Ukrainian forces are mounting counter-offensive operations using Western-supplied firepower to try to drive out the Russians.

Yesterday Ukraine said it had liberated three villages – claiming they are the army’s first victories since its counter-offensive began.

Footage on social media showed Ukrainian troops celebrating in Blahodatne and Neskuchne – which is believed to mean that they have taken back control of the small villages.

Kyiv’s deputy defence minister, Hannah Maliar said nearby Makarivka was also taken.

Another night attack on Ukraine.

In Kryvyi Rih, a residential building was hit. 3 people dead, 25 wounded, there are still people under the debris.

Other objects were hit in Kryvyi Rih, as well. Rescue services at work, the number of injured is still being confirmed – head of… pic.twitter.com/kP2mtfhGe2

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