Russian troops strike Nikopol and Synelnykove region
Russian forces shelled Nikopol and the Synelnykove district, damaging private homes, outbuildings, and a gas pipeline. The attack, carried out using artillery and FPV drones, affected Nikopol as well as the Chervonohryhorivka, Pokrovsk, and Marhanets communities.
According to reports, the shelling caused damage to:
- six private houses
- a garage
- a car
- an outbuilding (another of these structures was destroyed)
The attack also caused damage to the power line. Meanwhile, in the Vasylkiv community of the Synelnykove district, a fire broke out due to a drone strike.
Consequences of the attacks and humanitarian situation
Furthermore, as a result of the attack on the sunflower oil production plant owned by Bunge in Dnipro, 300 tons of oil spilled onto the city's streets. According to Vladyslav Haivanenko, attacks on Nikopol continued until late evening, where the enemy terrorized local communities. He also noted that air defense units destroyed two drones over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
'This attack was not a mistake – it was deliberate. The Russians have repeatedly attempted to strike this facility.' – Head of Ukrainian diplomacy
Thus, the situation in the region remains tense, and the consequences of the attacks are still being felt by local residents.
These events highlight the escalation of the conflict in the region, where Russian forces actively use drones and artillery to strike civilian objects. It is important to note that the attacks not only impact infrastructure but also affect local residents, emphasizing the humanitarian consequences of the war. Affected communities remain in a difficult situation that requires urgent response and support from the state and international organizations.