Dnipro building erupts in flames after Russian attack, rescue operations ongoing
Photo: Fire in Dnipro after Russian attack (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA)
In the evening, Russia once again attacked Dnipro. The attack caused a fire in an apartment building. A rescue operation is underway, according to a statement by the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, on Telegram.
Russia strikes Dnipro
Around 20:00 Kyiv time, Russian forces attacked Dnipro. This was followed by a fire in an apartment building, Hanzha said.
"We are clarifying information regarding casualties. A rescue operation is ongoing at the site of the enemy strike in Dnipro. Rescuers are evacuating people from the upper floors of the damaged high-rise," the official clarified.
All services are working at the scene.
Later, Hanzha reported that a 77-year-old woman was injured as a result of the enemy attack. Medics are providing her with all necessary assistance.
Hanzha shared footage from the building where the rescue operation is currently underway.
"The rescue operation is ongoing. Six people have already been rescued from the high-rise building. So far, three injured women have been reported," he noted.
Updated at 21:05
Later, the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration shared photos of the aftermath of the Russian strike on a building in Dnipro.
Updated at 21:30
All emergency services continue to work at the site of the enemy attack in Dnipro, Hanzha added.
"The police have set up a station where residents of the damaged building can file claims for damaged property," he said.
Photo: Volunteers and authorities assist affected people in Dnipro (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA/32351)
Photo: Volunteers and authorities assist affected people in Dnipro (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA/32351)
Photo: Volunteers and authorities assist affected people in Dnipro (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA/32351)
Hot meals have been organized for the affected individuals. Representatives of the Proliska humanitarian mission are also working on site.
Updated at 22:24
Currently, four injured women have been reported as a result of the Russian strike on Dnipro. They have refused hospitalization.
Explosions were heard in Dnipro on the morning of September 28. Russia attacked the city center with a jet-powered drone, damaging an office building.
Furthermore, on September 11, Dnipro was again subjected to a massive attack by Russia. Eleven people were injured.
