Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk leaves child dead
The Russians attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine with drones. Three people died, including a child, and eight were injured. It's noteworthy that after the recent massive attacks, Donald Trump called for a cessation of shelling.
What do you need to know?
- Where did the attack take place? The Russian drone attack occurred in the Dnipropetrovsk region in central-eastern Ukraine.
- How many people died? Three people died as a result of the attack, including a child, while several others were injured.
- What were the consequences of the attack? The attack caused fires in the areas of businesses and a residential building in Pavlohrad.
What were the details of the attack?
According to information provided by Serhiy Lysak, head of the regional military authorities, three people died in Pavlohrad, including a child.
One of the Russian drones hit a multi-storey residential building. Rescue operations are underway. The attack caused fires in two districts of the city.
What actions did the Ukrainian forces take?
The Ukrainian Air Force successfully destroyed 11 Russian drones over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, the Russian military used 103 drones of various types, including decoy drones. Forty-one Shahed attack drones were shot down in the east, north, and centre of the country.
Other regions such as Kharkiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, and Donetsk also suffered from the Russian attack. Additionally, 40 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized using electronic warfare measures.
Trump addressed Putin. "Stop!"
On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, the Russians conducted a massive and combined attack on Ukraine. In Kyiv alone, 12 people died, and over 87 were injured.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the latest attack on the country's capital was the bloodiest since July 2024, when 34 people died, including children in the hospital in Okhmatdyt.
On Thursday, the U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the brutal Russian attack. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!" - he wrote on the Truth Social platform.
