The number of those killed as a result of the missile fire perpetrated by the Russian invaders on January 14 has increased to 40 people, including 3 children, head of the territorial defense of Dnipropetrovsk region Hennadiy Korban said referring to the State Emergency Service.

"From the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service: As of 12.20 January 16, 2023, a total of 40 people died, 37 of them were rescued (including three children) and three fragments of human bodies were found (handed over to the forensic medical examination for identification)," Korban wrote on Telegram on Monday.

He noted that 39 people have already been rescued, including six children, and 75 people have been injured, including 14 children.

At the moment, another 30 people are being searched for.