Russian drone attack on major Ukrainian city kills three and injures 10

23 Apr 2026 • 6:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Russian drone attack on major Ukrainian city kills three and injures 10

  • A Russian drone attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, has killed three people and injured 10 others, including two children.
  • The strike partially destroyed an apartment building and caused fires that damaged an administrative building, cars, and a shop.
  • Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk region council, stated that the drones targeted a residential area while people were sleeping.
  • Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha confirmed the death toll and noted that four people, including the two injured girls aged 9 and 14, are being treated in hospital.
  • Officials released photos showing significant damage to the apartment building, including a gaping hole and wrecked balconies.

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