Russia massively strikes Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region: Casualties and destruction reported
Illustrative photo: consequences of a Russian drone attack (Getty Images)
On the night of October 15, Russia launched a massive attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region with Shaheds, according to Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration.
According to the Air Force, Ukrainian defenders shot down 37 Russian drones on the night of October 15, but several Shaheds still hit their targets, causing destruction and fires.
Pavlohrad, Kamianske, and the Slavhorod community in the Synelnykove district were the most affected. Fires broke out there, energy infrastructure was damaged, and industrial and transport facilities were destroyed. A 19-year-old man was injured in the Russian attack and was hospitalized in moderate condition.
Russian strikes also continued in the Nikopol, Pokrovsk, and Marhanets communities, where the Russians used FPV drones and Grad multiple launch rocket systems. In the Mezhova community of the Synelnykove district, Russia struck a private house with an FPV drone, causing a fire.
In addition, according to updated information, Russia attacked with cluster bombs in the Pokrovsk community the day before, destroying critical infrastructure.
Due to the consequences of the Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, emergency power cuts were implemented.
On the night of Tuesday, October 14, the Russian army launched 96 strike drones of various types at Ukraine.
As a result, 27 Russian drones were recorded hitting 7 locations, and debris from downed drones was recorded at 1 location.
