By Abida Kahlun
Bureau Chief Helsinki
Snn News Finland
Russian Missile Strike Kills Ukrainian Family Near Kryvyi Rih; Family Dog Pulled Alive From Rubble
A Russia Strike ballistic missile destroyed a family home in the village of Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih, on the night of July 29 into July 30, killing at least six members of one family.
Rescuers continued searching the rubble Thursday for others believed still trapped.
The strike hit the house of Artem Voronov, 47, and Olena Voronov, 41, along with their children, according to Ukrainian outlets NV.ua and Censor.net.
The couple’s 18-month-old grandson, whose father is currently serving in the military, was also reported to have been in the home.
What Happened in Radushne
The attack was part of a wider Russia Strike bombardment overnight, with Ukrainian authorities saying Moscow launched more than 70 missiles and roughly 280 drones at multiple cities.
SNN reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strike as having blown the family home “into smithereens.”
By Thursday afternoon, rescuers had recovered six bodies from the site, including the parents and four children, according to SNN affiliate reporting.
Officials cautioned that the chances of finding additional survivors were low and that DNA testing might be needed to identify some remains.
Family Members Named by Local Media
NV.ua and Censor.net, citing local outlet Svoi Kryvyi Rih, named the seven children in the household as 17-year-old Mark, 16-year-old Dominika, 14-year-old Viorika, 13-year-old Zakharii, 11-year-old Azarii Ilai, 9-year-old Federika, and 7-year-old Emilia.
These identifications have not been independently confirmed by Ukrainian government officials as of this report.
A relative, Matviy Voronov, wrote in a local community group asking whether anyone from the family had survived; a neighbor replied that only the home’s foundation remained, according to SNN .
The Family Dog, Rocky
Amid the destruction, a journalist from the local outlet Svoi Kryvyi Rih pulled a dog belonging to the family, later named Rocky, from beneath the rubble.
The animal had reportedly been chained under the debris and was found without apparent injuries, according to NV.ua and Censor.net.
Rescuers told SNN affiliate reporting that Rocky was spotted after his tail was seen poking out from the wreckage.
Key Facts
- Strike location: Radushne village, Dnipropetrovsk region, near Kryvyi Rih, overnight July 29โ30, 2026
- At least six family members confirmed killed, including the parents; search continuing for others
- Family dog “Rocky” rescued alive from the rubble by a local journalist
- Part of a wider Russian assault involving over 70 missiles and about 280 drones
- Zelensky cited a shortage of Western-supplied air defense missiles
- Russia Strike
FAQs:
Where is Radushne?
Russia Strike is a village roughly 17 kilometers from Kryvyi Rih, in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region President Zelensky’s home region.
How many people were killed in the strike?
As of this report, at least six family members were confirmed dead, with rescuers still searching for others; officials say the final toll may require DNA testing to confirm.
Did anyone survive the strike?
Officials say the odds of a human survivor are low. The family’s dog, Rocky, was found alive under the rubble.
Has Russia responded to the reports?
Russia Strike Ministry of Defense said its strikes were aimed at military targets, a claim Ukrainian and Western reporting disputes.
What is a ballistic missile, and why is it hard to intercept?
Russia Strike ballistic missile travels at very high speed on a curved trajectory, which makes it difficult to shoot down without specialized systems such as the U.S.-made Patriot, currently in short supply for Ukraine.
Wider Attack and Air Defense Shortage
Ukrainian officials said the Radushne strike was part of a broader assault that also caused damage in Lviv and other regions, with more than 30 people injured nationwide.
Russia Strike Ministry of Defense claimed its strikes targeted military sites, a claim SNN reported is contradicted by evidence on the ground.
Zelensky said Thursday that Ukraine faces what SNN described as a critical shortage of air defense missiles from its partners, making it harder to intercept Russia’s ballistic missiles.
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