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Mangled homes, one killed and one injured: Russian strike on Dnipro aftermath

Mangled homes, one killed and one injured: Russian strike on Dnipro aftermath Illustrative photo: Updated aftermath of drone attack on Dnipro (facebook.com/DSNS)
Author: Oleh Velhan

In Dnipro, a massive drone attack last night damaged private homes, leaving one person injured and one dead, according to the Dnipro mayor, Borys Filatov.

The mayor said that following another massive attack, at least five private homes were severely damaged.

Overnight, inspections will continue in the areas surrounding the strike sites.

"So far, one person has been reported injured. We hope this number won’t increase. Sadly, there is also one fatality. My condolences to the family," he added.

The mayor also noted that utility services have already begun work.

"We’re staying in constant contact with emergency services and the police," he said.

Filatov also shared photos of the aftermath of the April 29 evening airstrike on Dnipro.

Drone strike aftermath being cleared in Dnipro after April 29 attack (photo: t.me/borys_filatovv)

Dnipro under fire

Late in the evening on April 29, a series of explosions rocked Dnipro as several groups of kamikaze drones approached the city.

Local channels and media reported fires following the massive drone assault.

Later, Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, confirmed that private homes had been damaged and reported one fatality from the Russian UAV strike.

On April 27, a drone attack in Dnipro shattered at least 150 windows across seven apartment buildings. In Pavlohrad, one person was killed and a young girl was injured; several fires were also reported.