In a grim escalation of hostilities, Russian forces targeted the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a deadly drone strike overnight, leaving civilians dead and wounded. Emergency services are working tirelessly to rescue survivors trapped under rubble as the city reels from the assault.
Details of the Attack
According to local authorities, multiple Iranian-made Shahed drones struck residential and commercial areas, causing widespread destruction. Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene as buildings collapsed and fires raged through the night.
Civilian Toll Mounts
Initial reports indicate at least five fatalities, including a child, with over a dozen injured. Hospitals in Dnipro are overwhelmed as medical staff struggle to treat the wounded. "This is another brutal attack on innocent people," said a visibly shaken mayor.
International Condemnation
The strike has drawn swift condemnation from Western leaders, with the UK Foreign Office calling it "a barbaric violation of international law." Analysts suggest this attack may signal a shift in Russian tactics as winter approaches.
Ukraine's Response
Ukrainian air defences reportedly intercepted several drones, but officials acknowledge the increasing sophistication of Russian attacks. President Zelensky vowed to strengthen air defences while urging allies for more advanced weaponry.
As dawn broke over Dnipro, residents surveyed the damage - another stark reminder of war's relentless brutality in what was once a peaceful neighbourhood.
