Ukraine: Russian missile attack targets apartment block and university building in Kryvyi Rih July 31

Event

Emergency crews are responding to missile strikes in central Kryvyi Rih on July 31. Officials state at least two people are dead and around 10 others injured after Russian missiles hit a residential building and a university building, severely damaging both.

Disruptions to transport and business are likely in Kryvyi Rih over the coming hours as emergency crews continue fighting the resultant fire and conduct search and rescue operations. The damage incurred in the attack may cause lingering utility disruptions. Further missile strikes are likely in the coming days.

Advice

Avoid the impacted sites. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent affected areas. Heed all instructions issued by local authorities.

Moreover, avoid travel to active conflict zones in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine; consider leaving these areas by available ground transport if safe to do so. Exercise extreme caution if operating anywhere in Ukraine. Download the AirAlert mobile application to receive an air alert notification in your chosen city or region of Ukraine from the Civil Defense System. You should shelter in place if there is fighting or airstrikes in the area. Stay away from windows and exterior walls if officials report incoming rocket or artillery fire. Follow the instructions of local security personnel, especially when instructed to seek refuge in air-raid shelters. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Due to the threat of unexploded ordnance, avoid off-road travel. Travel on well-used routes only. Do not approach suspected unexploded ordnance. In areas previously occupied by Russian forces, be aware of booby traps.