Russian missile strike on Dnipro: Casualties and chaos ensue
On Thursday, Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine using various types of missiles. According to the Ukrainian military, one of the missiles used was an intercontinental ballistic missile. The missile was reportedly launched towards the city of Dnipro.
The ballistic missile was said to have been launched from Russia's Astrakhan region, located by the Caspian Sea. The Ukrainian military's statement does not specify what kind of intercontinental missile was used in the attack. At this moment, verifying the authenticity of the Ukrainian military's claims is impossible.
The Ukrainian side also has not revealed what type of ballistic missile was launched from Russia or whether it hit its target.
Additionally, the Russian army launched a Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" missile and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles at Dnipro. Six of them were shot down.
The rockets initially flew towards Kyiv, then changed course towards Poltava before striking the Dnipro region after another manoeuvre.
"Since the early morning hours, the aggressor has been massively attacking the Dnipro region. The consequences are still being determined. It is currently known that an industrial enterprise in Dnipro has been damaged. There were also two fires in the city," reported Serhiy Lysak, head of the region's military authorities, on Telegram.
Major attack on Ukraine. Casualties and injuries reported
Russia used a total of six strategic bombers for Thursday's attack. At least three people were killed, and 22 were injured.
As a result of the attack, emergency power outages were implemented in several regions of Ukraine, including the Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda/CNN/The Kyiv Independent
