Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Other Ukrainian Regions
On July 2, 2024, Russian forces launched attacks on three districts in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing two people, including a child, and injuring nine others. The enemy also targeted Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, where 23 fatalities have been confirmed in the capital. These assaults mark a significant escalation in hostilities, with civilian areas bearing the brunt of the violence.
The attack on Dnipropetrovsk occurred during daytime. Occupiers carried out nearly 40 strikes across three districts: Dnipro, Nikopol, and Synelnykove. In the Dnipro district, the following were damaged:
- a gymnasium;
- apartment buildings.
In the Nikopol area, the district center and the communities of Marhanets, Myrove, Chervonohryhorivka, and Pokrovsk were hit. A private home and vehicles were damaged, and a 66-year-old man was killed. Additionally, a 75-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition, while a 72-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man are in moderate condition.
In the Synelnykove district, strikes targeted the Bohynivka, Vasylkivka, and Petropavlivka communities. Apartment buildings, private homes, cars, and infrastructure were damaged. A seven-year-old girl was killed. An 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy are hospitalized in moderate condition, along with three adults, two of whom are in serious condition requiring medical care.
Strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
On the afternoon of July 2, the enemy used drones to strike Zaporizhzhia, wounding seven people. During the night of July 2, the Russian army attacked Kyiv in one of the largest assaults on the capital. Twenty-eight locations in Kyiv were affected, with the death toll confirmed at 23. The types of weapons used in the Kyiv attack included:
- drones;
- ballistic and cruise missiles;
- hypersonic Zircon missiles.
Source: Glavcom, citing Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Oleksandr Ganzha.
These incidents underscore the escalating violence in Ukraine, leading to further civilian casualties. The attacks on populated areas in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kyiv highlight the dangers faced by ordinary residents amid the ongoing war. It is crucial for the international community to remain attentive to the situation in Ukraine and support efforts to restore peace and security in the region.
The recent escalation of attacks in Ukraine highlights the ongoing threat to civilian life, as seen in the tragic events of July 2. For further insights into similar incidents impacting other regions, including a deadly strike in Odesa that resulted in casualties and numerous injuries, you can read more about the situation here.