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Russia launched another long-range drone and missile barrage against Ukraine, injuring more than 24 civilians and damaging residential buildings, including in Dnipro, as long-range strikes escalate and emergency responders battle fires and provide aid to those affected.
Russia launched a massive overnight campaign—roughly 47 missiles and 619 drones (666 total)—hitting Ukraine with Dnipro City enduring the largest impact and at least six civilians killed and 47 injured, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted the majority (about 30 missiles and 580 drones). The strikes extended to other oblasts and showcased Moscow’s tactic of wave attacks to overwhelm defenses; reports of long-range Ukrainian drone activity reached as far as Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk in Russia. Milblogger discussions and Ukrainian officials also hint at renewed mobilization considerations, amid ongoing Ukrainian-led operations in multiple sectors and continued Russian offensives across eastern and southern fronts.
Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles at eight Ukrainian regions, with Dnipro suffering eight deaths and 49 injuries. Other casualties and damage were reported in Nizhyn, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa as civilian infrastructure came under attack. Ukraine said most targets were civilian, while EU sanctions were approved and Zelensky urged faster Western action.
President Zelenskyy in Baku signed military‑industrial and energy cooperation deals with Azerbaijan to bolster Ukraine’s air defense and explore defense production, while Kyiv eyes diplomacy with Russia; in the wider conflict, Russian attacks killed eight in Dnipro and ten overall, a Ukrainian drone strike hit Sevastopol killing one, Russia’s Duma speaker Volodin visited North Korea to bolster support, and a drone crash in Romania prompted evacuations and minor damage.
Overnight Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes wounded and killed civilians, with Dnipro reporting a four-story building partially destroyed and at least 14 people injured, as Zelenskyy calls for renewed talks to ease the fighting.
At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, including five in Dnipro where an apartment building was hit, and rescue crews remained searching for survivors. Zelensky said the assault lasted nearly all night as drones and missiles struck multiple cities, with reports of casualties in Chernihiv, Odesa and Kharkiv, while Ukraine conducted long-range drone strikes into Russia. Britain said jets were scrambled from Romania during the attack, though Romania clarified no drones were shot down and no British aircraft entered Ukrainian airspace.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial strikes on Ukraine, firing 47 missiles and 619 drones and targeting Dnipro along with Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Kyiv oblasts. At least four people were killed and 32 injured, including a child, with a four-story building and an industrial facility hit in Dnipro; Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most missiles and drones, but damage extended to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure across several cities as Zelensky urged partners to bolster air defenses.
The Ukrainian song 'Carol of the Bells,' originally composed in Dnipro, has become a symbol of resilience as Ukrainians adapt it amidst wartime hardships caused by Russian destruction.
A Russian missile attack on Dnipro in Ukraine killed four and injured 40 amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, with talks involving US and Russian officials facing challenges due to conflicting demands and security concerns, as the conflict continues to cause significant casualties and displacement.
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, killing 17 and damaging numerous buildings, amid ongoing tensions and international efforts to isolate Moscow, with Ukraine urging allies to tighten sanctions.
Russia launched a missile attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 200, damaging infrastructure and a passenger train, amid ongoing tensions and NATO summit discussions.
Ukraine's Air Force command reports that Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This is reportedly the first use of an ICBM by Russia since the invasion began in February 2022. Russian officials have not yet commented on the incident.
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack targeted the city of Dnipro, hitting critical infrastructure and enterprises, and included various missile types. This incident, if confirmed, would be the first use of an ICBM in the war. The strike triggered air alerts across Ukraine, and emergency power outages were implemented in several regions to stabilize the energy grid. The attack follows heightened tensions after Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles against Russian targets.
Russian forces claim to have targeted Ukraine's "East" air defense and alerting center in Dnipro, using a combination of operational-tactical and army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 12 drones and a cruise missile, with 10 drones being destroyed by air defense systems. The reports from both sides have not been independently verified. Russia also claimed to have targeted fuel depots, an ammunition arsenal, and military personnel and equipment in various districts.
At least nine people were injured in a Russian strike on the town of Dnipro in Ukraine, hitting an apartment block and a security services building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and promised to hold Russia accountable. Russia, in turn, alleged Ukrainian missile strikes on its territory, claiming to have shot down missiles in Taganrog and Azov. The US believes Russia is seeking arms supplies from North Korea to support its aggression against Ukraine.