Assaults on the Dnipropetrovsk Region
On April 13, Russian military forces launched attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, employing artillery and strike drones. The assault resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage across multiple districts. According to Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, the Nikopol, Synelnykiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Dnipro districts were all struck. These attacks are part of a broader pattern of strikes on Ukrainian regions far from the front lines.
Consequences of the Attacks
In the Nikopol district, the strikes damaged:
- an administrative building
- a secondary school
- infrastructure facilities
- private homes and a car
In the Synelnykiv district, a community cultural center was hit. Overall, two people were wounded, including two women in the Dnipro district.
In a separate incident on the same day, Russian forces attacked the city of Kherson using a drone. The drone struck a civilian car, igniting a fire and wounding two individuals with injuries of varying severity. The ongoing conflict continues to pose a severe threat to civilian areas across southern and eastern Ukraine.
“The attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kherson confirm the persistent threat to the civilian population in Ukraine, which continues to suffer the consequences of the armed conflict.” - Oleksandr Ganzha
The increasing intensity of shelling indicates a deteriorating security situation in the region, which could have serious humanitarian implications. Local authorities continue to implement measures to ensure public safety and begin repairs on the damaged infrastructure.
The recent escalation of hostilities in the Dnipropetrovsk region is part of a troubling trend, as evidenced by another series of attacks that have resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage across multiple areas. For a comprehensive overview of the recent strikes and their impact on local communities, you can read more about the casualties and damage reported in three districts.