Russian Drone Strike in Dnipro Results in Casualties and Destruction
Four killed and over a dozen injured as a wave of drone attacks targets multiple cities across Ukraine.
A significant Russian drone strike on Friday night in Dnipro, southeastern Ukraine, resulted in four fatalities and 19 injuries, as reported by Serhiy Lysak, the regional governor.
The attack caused extensive fires in a hotel, restaurant complex, and several nearby structures.
In addition, a high-rise apartment building and nearly ten individual homes were set ablaze before firefighting teams were able to contain the fires at the hotel complex.
Governor Lysak indicated that the casualty count may rise, noting that three of the injured were in serious condition.
He reported on Telegram that more than 20 drones had been launched towards the city, with the majority reportedly intercepted by air defenses.
Videos from the scene showed flames and thick smoke rising into the sky, while additional footage revealed considerable damage to the upper floors of a high-rise apartment and debris scattered across the streets.
Alongside Dnipro, other cities were also targeted in a coordinated series of drone attacks.
In a previous incident earlier in the week, local Ukrainian officials stated that attacks resulted in at least seven deaths, with strikes occurring in various regions across the country, including Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that during a recent overnight assault, 147 drones were deployed by Russia, with Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepting 97. Moreover, 25 drones were unable to reach their targets due to effective countermeasures by Ukrainian forces.
A notable attack on the capital city, Kyiv, resulted in three fatalities, including a 5-year-old child, and left at least ten others injured.
The timing of these attacks coincides with ongoing ceasefire discussions set to take place in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine and Russia are expected to engage in indirect talks mediated by the United States regarding a potential halt to long-range strikes on energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
The recent escalation underscores the continuing volatility in the region as both sides prepare for negotiations.
The attack caused extensive fires in a hotel, restaurant complex, and several nearby structures.
In addition, a high-rise apartment building and nearly ten individual homes were set ablaze before firefighting teams were able to contain the fires at the hotel complex.
Governor Lysak indicated that the casualty count may rise, noting that three of the injured were in serious condition.
He reported on Telegram that more than 20 drones had been launched towards the city, with the majority reportedly intercepted by air defenses.
Videos from the scene showed flames and thick smoke rising into the sky, while additional footage revealed considerable damage to the upper floors of a high-rise apartment and debris scattered across the streets.
Alongside Dnipro, other cities were also targeted in a coordinated series of drone attacks.
In a previous incident earlier in the week, local Ukrainian officials stated that attacks resulted in at least seven deaths, with strikes occurring in various regions across the country, including Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that during a recent overnight assault, 147 drones were deployed by Russia, with Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepting 97. Moreover, 25 drones were unable to reach their targets due to effective countermeasures by Ukrainian forces.
A notable attack on the capital city, Kyiv, resulted in three fatalities, including a 5-year-old child, and left at least ten others injured.
The timing of these attacks coincides with ongoing ceasefire discussions set to take place in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine and Russia are expected to engage in indirect talks mediated by the United States regarding a potential halt to long-range strikes on energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
The recent escalation underscores the continuing volatility in the region as both sides prepare for negotiations.
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