Moment terrified kids duck as Putin missile barrels down over park in blitz that killed singers minutes after last song

THIS is the horrifying moment terrified children screamed as Russian missiles hurtled overhead in the latest evil attack by Vladimir Putin.

Footage shows smoke rising from another attack when suddenly a missile can be heard flying in.

Children were seen ducking for cover in the attack by Russia

They fled for their lives as the massive explosion rocked Zaporizhzhia

Putin attacked a hotel often used by aid workers and the UN

Two children standing in the park then duck for cover as the cruise missile comes tearing through the sky.

The weapon then explodes as it hits a hotel in massive fireball, with a loud boom ringing out through the park.

Crying and screaming can then be heard off camera as the smoke rises from yet another brutal attack by Russia.

Russia used 24ft long, 8,400lb Iskander missiles to launch another assault on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.

The attack blitzed the Reikartz Hotel in the city centre – a venue used by United Nations staff on humanitarian missions.

It is also used by journalists and other aid workers. Officials said the target has no military value.

Despite this, Putin decided to use a weapon designed for blowing up military bunkers. The missiles follow carefully programmed guidance to hit targets pinpointed by their launchers.

The NEXTA news site reported that one person was killed in the strike and 16 were injured. They said a children’s summer camp was being held at the hotel and some may be among the injured.

UN coordinator Denise Brown said: “I am appalled by the news that a hotel frequently used by United Nations personnel and our colleagues from NGOs supporting people affected by the war has been hit by a Russian strike.

“I have stayed in this hotel every single time I visited Zaporizhzhia.”

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed the the strike on the Reikartz hotel was targeting a temporary deployment point for foreign mercenaries.

It came as another strike on Zaporizhzhia killed two street singers moments after their final performance.

Svitlana Semeykina, 19, and Hrystyna Spitsyna, 21, were singing in the city to raise money for the Ukrainian military.

“They sang together and played for people, but today neither of them are here,” posted Victoria Knysh. 

“The Russian rocket mercilessly took away their voice, their life and at the same time part of the soul of each of us.”

In the wake of the attack – which also hit a church – Volodymyr Zelensky posted: “Another attack by Russian terrorists.

“As of now, three people have been reported dead. My condolences to the families! 

“The rescue operation is underway.  All victims will be provided with the necessary assistance. 

“And this war crime of Russia will certainly face its sentence. 

“The response to Russian terrorists will be on the frontline – thanks to our heroic warriors.”

It comes as Ukraine has been going on the offensive as they have barraged Russia with drone strikes.

Putin’s forces claimed they blasted two craft out of the sky hours after a massive explosion at a factory near Moscow.

Svitlana Semeykina and Hrystyna Spitsyna were killed after singing a charity song

The street singers were raising money for the Ukrainian army

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