A Russian missile attack killed at least 16 people, including six children, in a residential area of the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, local officials said, but Russia's Defence Ministry said it had targeted a military gathering in the city.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian ballistic missile strike Friday on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 14 people and injured more than 50, Ukrainian officials said, as U.S. and European leaders pressed Russia to accept a ceasefire in the conflict.

A devastating missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killed at least 18 people, including nine children. Moscow claims it targeted a military gathering, but Ukraine disputes this. The attack in President Zelenskiy's hometown has sparked international condemnation and calls for increased pressure on Russia.