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Ukraine War & Peace

Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Devastates Ukrainian City of Dnipro, Killing Three and Wounding Over a Dozen

A Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed three people and wounded over a dozen more, with the city being persistently targeted by Russian forces since the invasion began in February 2022.

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Nitish Verma
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A devastating Russian drone and missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro has left three people dead and over a dozen more wounded, according to the regional governor Sergiy Lysak. The industrial city, which has a pre-war population of around one million people, has been persistently targeted by Russian forces since the invasion began in February 2022.

The attack, described as "massive" by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council, Mykola Lukashuk, has left buildings ripped open, cars smashed, and shattered glass strewn across the ground. The regional governor reported that 18 people were wounded, including a 14-year-old girl, and that the consequences of the attack are still being investigated.

Dnipro, located about 100 kilometers from the southern front line, has been a frequent target of Russian attacks. In January 2023, a Russian strike on the city killed over 40 people, making it one of the single-worst aerial bombardments by Russian forces.

Why it Matters : The continued attacks on Dnipro and other Ukrainian cities highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The targeting of civilian areas and infrastructure has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of people. The international community has condemned the attacks, and there are growing concerns about the impact of the conflict on regional stability.

In a separate incident, officials in Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv reported that two civilians were killed in overnight Russian attacks. The attacks come as Russia has been increasing its military presence in the region, leading to concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict.

Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight. The port city, located on Russia's southeastern coast, is a strategic location and has been targeted by Ukrainian forces in the past. The destruction of the drones is seen as a significant development in the conflict, as Ukraine has been successful in sinking several Russian ships in the Black Sea.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed three people and wounded over a dozen more.
  • The attack is the latest in a series of targeting of civilian areas and infrastructure by Russian forces.
  • The city of Dnipro has been persistently targeted by Russian forces since the invasion began in February 2022.
  • The international community has condemned the attacks, and there are growing concerns about the impact of the conflict on regional stability.
  • The destruction of Ukrainian naval drones by Russia is seen as a significant development in the conflict, highlighting the ongoing struggle for control of the Black Sea.