The attack sparks renewed tensions between Ukraine and Russia amidst ongoing military hostilities.
Russian Drone Assault Claims Four Lives in Dnipro, Ukraine Reports
Russian Drone Assault Claims Four Lives in Dnipro, Ukraine Reports
A devastating drone strike in Dnipro leaves casualties and significant damage in its wake.
In a grim turn of events for Ukraine, a mass drone assault executed by Russia has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left at least 21 others injured in the central city of Dnipro, according to Serhiy Lysak, the regional administration head. The attack unfolded late Friday evening, igniting fires in a restaurant complex and multiple residential buildings, some of which were completely engulfed by flames.
Lysak reported that over 20 drones were dispatched towards Dnipro, although a substantial portion of them were intercepted before reaching their targets. Visuals shared shortly after the incident depict firefighters battling large blazes amidst shattered glass and debris strewn across the streets of Dnipro.
Additionally, air raid sirens echoed in other Ukrainian regions, including the capital, Kyiv, although reports regarding casualties remained unclear at the time. Simultaneously, Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the military administration in Kryvyi Rih, confirmed that a separate missile strike on the city resulted in five injuries, damaging both high-rise buildings and public infrastructure.
In a separate statement, the Russian defense ministry claimed it had neutralized three Ukrainian drones over its Belgorod region. During a video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting Ukrainian energy assets, breaching a temporary moratorium previously negotiated in recent discussions involving the U.S.
Amid escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed placing Ukraine under temporary UN control, suggesting it would lead to the election of a "competent" government, an assertion that provoked widespread condemnation from Ukraine and its allies. Dubbed a "crazy" idea by Ukrainian officials, the suggestion was viewed as an attempt by Moscow to undermine the legitimacy of the current Kyiv government. Furthermore, Washington's recent announcement of a truce in the Black Sea sparked concerns when Russia presented a series of conditions, potentially complicating peace negotiations.
In further developments, French President Emmanuel Macron announced collaborative efforts with the UK to establish a "reassurance force" in Ukraine, a plan that was addressed at a summit attended by over 30 allied nations. Russia has cautioned that the introduction of European troops in Ukraine would be deemed unacceptable, posing significant risks in an already volatile situation. Since launching a full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has taken control of approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.
Lysak reported that over 20 drones were dispatched towards Dnipro, although a substantial portion of them were intercepted before reaching their targets. Visuals shared shortly after the incident depict firefighters battling large blazes amidst shattered glass and debris strewn across the streets of Dnipro.
Additionally, air raid sirens echoed in other Ukrainian regions, including the capital, Kyiv, although reports regarding casualties remained unclear at the time. Simultaneously, Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the military administration in Kryvyi Rih, confirmed that a separate missile strike on the city resulted in five injuries, damaging both high-rise buildings and public infrastructure.
In a separate statement, the Russian defense ministry claimed it had neutralized three Ukrainian drones over its Belgorod region. During a video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting Ukrainian energy assets, breaching a temporary moratorium previously negotiated in recent discussions involving the U.S.
Amid escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed placing Ukraine under temporary UN control, suggesting it would lead to the election of a "competent" government, an assertion that provoked widespread condemnation from Ukraine and its allies. Dubbed a "crazy" idea by Ukrainian officials, the suggestion was viewed as an attempt by Moscow to undermine the legitimacy of the current Kyiv government. Furthermore, Washington's recent announcement of a truce in the Black Sea sparked concerns when Russia presented a series of conditions, potentially complicating peace negotiations.
In further developments, French President Emmanuel Macron announced collaborative efforts with the UK to establish a "reassurance force" in Ukraine, a plan that was addressed at a summit attended by over 30 allied nations. Russia has cautioned that the introduction of European troops in Ukraine would be deemed unacceptable, posing significant risks in an already volatile situation. Since launching a full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has taken control of approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.
