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Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage Photo: Russian forces attacked Nikopol (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)

In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian drones struck the city overnight. The dome of a church caught fire, and the roof of a bank building and a residential house were also damaged, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS).

According to rescuers, the fires were quickly extinguished. The enemy struck the region with drones, causing material damage, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

Church dome catches fire in Ukraine's Nikopol following Russian attack: Footage

"Overnight, Russian forces carried out drone strikes on Synelnykove district and Nikopol. The dome of a church and the roof of a bank building caught fire. In Nikopol, a residential building was set ablaze due to the enemy attack," the rescuers reported.

Earlier, it was noted that as a result of drone attacks, the Russian forces often try to damage civilian infrastructure, but thanks to the swift response of Ukrainian rescue services, a significant portion of the potential consequences is quickly mitigated.

Attack on Ukraine

Russian forces carried out several attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region during the day on November 9. As a result of enemy strikes, a school was destroyed and a woman was injured.

In addition, it was reported yesterday morning that the number of casualties in Dnipro had increased following Russia’s massive attack on the night of November 8.

Days of mourning were declared in the city, and new drone and artillery strikes were recorded across the region, causing destruction and injuries to civilians.

On the night of November 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types. The enemy also launched 67 drones, about 40 of which were Shaheds.

More details on how air defense repelled another Russian attack can be found in the RBC-Ukraine material.