Dnipro Under Siege: A Night of Drones, Missiles, and Survival

Russian forces launched devastating drone and missile attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, resulting in at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries. The assaults lasted over 20 hours, causing significant damage to residential areas and infrastructure. Ukrainian air force reported intercepting many of the drones and missiles.

Russian forces unleashed a relentless barrage of drones and missiles on Dnipro, a southeastern city in Ukraine, leaving 10 dead and over 49 injured. Over a span of 20 hours, the city endured a sequence of coordinated strikes that decimated homes and critical infrastructures, intensifying an already brutal conflict.

The initial attack led to the partial collapse of a residential building, prompting immediate rescue operations. Follow-up strikes during daylight hours further jeopardized the safety of emergency workers, claiming additional lives and causing extensive damage. Governor Oleksandr Hanzha detailed the harrowing sequence of events in a Telegram update.

Amidst the chaos, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko condemned the attacks, emphasizing Russia’s calculated targeting of civilians. The Ukrainian air force managed to intercept a significant portion of the drones and missiles. As tensions rise, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged international allies for enhanced defense support.