Russian Missile Attack Injures Seven in Dnipro

A Russian missile attack in Dnipro injured seven people, including two children. The Ukrainian air force shot down two Iskander-K cruise missiles, but debris still caused damage and fires. The attack also damaged vehicles, buildings, and a hospital. Additionally, four drones were launched, with two intercepted in Chernihiv.


Reuters | Kyiv | Updated: 04-06-2024 11:28 IST | Created: 04-06-2024 11:28 IST
Russian Missile Attack Injures Seven in Dnipro
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Russian missile attack on the central city of Dnipro injured seven people, including two children, and damaged civilian infrastructure in early hours of Tuesday, local authorities said. Ukrainian air force said it shot down two Iskander-K cruise missiles over the region. The missile debris damaged civilian infrastructure, causing a fire and injuring residents, according to Serhiy Lysak, the regional governor.

Two boys were among those injured, in addition to five adults, based on preliminary information from the governor. The attack damaged cars and knocked windows out in residential buildings and a hospital, Lysak wrote via Telegram messaging app.

Russian forces also launched four drones in the overnight attack -- Ukrainian air force said it shot down two of them over the northern region of Chernihiv.

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