According to the regional governor, a medical clinic in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro was hit by a missile strike, resulting in the deaths of at least two people and injuries to 23 others. Among the injured, 21 individuals are currently hospitalized, with three in critical condition. Notably, two boys aged three and six were also among the wounded. The recent escalation of Russian attacks on Ukraine is believed to be in anticipation of an upcoming Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Governor Serhiy Lysak reported a “mass attack” involving missiles and drones in the region, causing significant damage. Ukrainian President Zelensky shared a video showing the devastated clinic, with firefighters present and smoke emanating from the building. He condemned the actions of the Russian terrorists, highlighting their disregard for humanity and honesty.
The assault on Dnipro resulted in a challenging night, with loud explosions and widespread suffering in the city. Fire crews worked tirelessly to combat the flames engulfing the large three-story building, clearing trees to bring hoses closer to the scene. Meanwhile, rescue teams diligently searched for two missing individuals amidst the rubble.
Ukrainian authorities successfully intercepted and downed 17 missiles and 31 drones launched from Russia. The attacks targeted various locations, including Dnipro, the eastern city of Kharkiv, and an oil depot. Even the capital city, Kyiv, was not spared, as fragments of intercepted drones fell on a shopping center roof, causing damage to a house and several vehicles.
In a separate incident, a blast occurred in Krasnodar, a southern Russian city near Crimea, damaging a residential and office building. The governor of the region, Veniamin Kondratyev, attributed the explosion to two Ukrainian drones. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and critical infrastructure remained unaffected, albeit with some damage to buildings.