Fourteen injured, including child, and residential building damaged in combined Russian attack on Dnipro – photo, video
A series of explosions was heard in the city of Dnipro during a large-scale combined Russian drone and missile attack on the night of 24-25 April. Major fires have broken out, residential buildings have been damaged and casualties have been reported.
Source: Suspilne Dnipro, a local branch of the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne; Ukraine's Air Force; local Telegram channels; Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration
Details: Loud explosions were reported across the city from around 23:00. Local media reported that a large fire had broken out in one district following the blasts.
Ukraine's Air Force had earlier warned of attack drones and ballistic and cruise missiles heading towards Dnipro.
Update: Hanzha said several fires had been recorded across the city and residential buildings had been damaged.
Quote from Hanzha: "Three people have been injured in the Russian attack on Dnipro. A four-storey residential building has been partially destroyed. The enemy also struck an industrial facility. Information on the aftermath is being confirmed."
Update: Hanzha reported at 05:00 that the number of people injured had risen to four.
"These are women aged 41, 44 and 58 and a 41-year-old man. All have been hospitalised. They are in a moderate condition," he said.
At least 14 people were reported to have been injured as of 06:30, including a child. Buildings, businesses, cars and a shop were damaged in the city.
Quote from Hanzha: "A nine-year-old boy has been injured. He received medical treatment and will continue recovery at home.
Nine people have been hospitalised. All are in a moderate condition."
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