Russia's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent attacks on civilians in Kirov and the Zaporozhye region, accusing Ukraine of deliberately targeting non-combatants and calling on the international community to respond.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued an official statement on July 25, 2026, describing the alleged attacks as "inhuman crimes" and urging governments, international organizations, and independent media outlets to pay attention to what Moscow describes as terrorist attacks against civilians.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, a missile strike on July 24 targeted an enterprise in the city of Kirov, reportedly killing six people and injuring 26 others. Russian authorities stated that the casualty figures are based on preliminary information and that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The ministry also alleged that during the night of July 25, drones struck a campsite in the village of Kirillovka in the Zaporozhye region, where tourists were reportedly sleeping. Russian officials claimed that 12 people, including four children, were killed, while another 19 individuals sustained injuries.
Russian authorities confirmed that search and rescue operations remain underway and that the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, which Moscow has classified as a terrorist attack.
In her statement, Zakharova extended condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. She further accused the Ukrainian leadership of targeting civilians in response to setbacks on the battlefield, asserting that those responsible, along with their international supporters, would ultimately be held accountable.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also appealed to foreign governments, international institutions, and media organizations not to ignore the reported incidents. According to Moscow, failing to address such attacks risks encouraging further violence against civilians.
Ukraine has consistently denied intentionally targeting civilians and maintains that its military operations are directed at legitimate military objectives. At the time of publication, there has been no independent verification of the specific casualty claims and allegations contained in the Russian Foreign Ministry's statement.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to produce competing narratives regarding military operations and civilian casualties. Independent verification of events in active conflict zones often remains difficult due to restricted access and ongoing hostilities.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on statements released by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Some claims, including casualty figures and allegations regarding responsibility for the attacks, have not been independently verified. Ukraine has denied intentionally targeting civilians. Readers should consider information from multiple credible sources as the situation continues to develop.
