Mayor's Office in Dnipro Struck by Russian Drone, Injuring Nine Including Toddler

Drone Strike Targets Dnipro

According to Главком: A recent Russian attack on the city of Dnipro was carried out using strike drones. The assault damaged the home of Mayor Borys Filatov, four apartment buildings, and three kindergartens. A drone fragment struck the mayor's personal office, shattering its protective shutters and windows. In the most severely damaged 14-story residential building, approximately 300 windows were blown out and the roof structure was compromised. This attack is part of a wider pattern of strikes on Ukrainian urban centers far from the front lines.

Aftermath and Casualties

Reports confirm nine people were wounded, including a one-and-a-half-year-old boy. Fortunately, children in the educational facilities were unharmed as they were sheltering with their teachers at the time of the attack.

Borys Filatov: 'The enemy has shelled Dnipro again. You have all seen the photos. This time, a fragment flew right into the office of my home.'

Emergency services, utility workers, and volunteers are on the scene. Crews are clearing away shattered glass, debris, and fallen branches, using heavy equipment like loaders, tow trucks, and dump trucks. Mayor Filatov emphasized that 'all relevant services and volunteers are working on site.' The scale of the destruction requires an urgent response from local authorities.

This incident underscores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its severe impact on civilians. The damage to critical infrastructure, including homes and schools, highlights the persistent threats to civilian safety. The rapid mobilization of local services and aid groups remains vital for providing immediate assistance and beginning the recovery of affected neighborhoods.

The recent drone strike on Dnipro has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of such attacks in urban areas across Ukraine. This incident is part of a troubling trend that has seen civilians caught in the crossfire. For further details on the damage inflicted on residential buildings and the impact on local residents, see our report on a similar incident that left several civilians injured in an apartment block. Learn more about the attack's consequences.