At least three reportedly dead after Russian missile hits playground in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv

Russia carried out an aerial attack on the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Friday, according to local authorities and the Ukrainian Air Force.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that a Russian missile hit a playground next to an apartment building. He said at least three people were killed by the strike.

According to local media, one of the victims was a 10-year-old. Approximately 10 other people were reportedly hospitalized.

Mykolaiv Governor Vitalii Kim reported that one other missile hit the region, but he did not provide further details.