Russian Forces Attack Dnipropetrovsk Region
On June 19, Russian forces launched an attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery. The assault resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl in Pavlohrad and left one person wounded. Strikes targeted the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts, as well as the city of Pavlohrad itself. This attack is part of the ongoing conflict that has devastated communities across eastern and southern Ukraine.
In Pavlohrad, where the tragedy occurred, the young girl was killed. A 49-year-old woman was also injured and hospitalized, with her condition listed as moderate. The shelling in Pavlohrad sparked fires in two private homes, one of which was completely destroyed.
Affected Communities and Official Statements
In the Nikopol district, the following communities came under fire:
- Nikopol
- Chervonohryhorivka
- Pokrovske
- Myrove
- Marhanets
Damaged sites include an industrial facility, a post office, private houses, and a car. In the Synelnykove district, strikes hit the Dubovyky and Vasylkivka communities, damaging a sports school and an unused building.
“An 8-year-old girl was killed. Another person was wounded. These are the consequences of the morning enemy attack on Pavlohrad.”
Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration
The attack underscores the severe toll of the war on civilians, particularly children, in the Dnipropetrovsk region. As the conflict continues, such incidents highlight the urgent need for international support and efforts to enhance security for local populations.
This tragic incident is not an isolated case, as recent reports indicate ongoing attacks in the region, resulting in further casualties and destruction. For more details on the escalating violence and its impact on local communities, you can read about another recent strike that left one woman dead and ten others injured here.