Russian massive drone strike on Dnipro: Medical center and dental clinic hit, one dead
Photo: Russia attacked Dnipro with drones on September 30 (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA)
Russia carried out a massive drone strike on central Dnipro on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 30. There are fires in the city, and one fatality.
RBC-Ukraine reports on what is currently known about the drone strike on Dnipro.
Key questions
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Russia struck central Dnipro with drones;
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There are fires in the city and 12 people injured;
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One fatality has been reported.
Drone strike
Around 4:10 p.m. Kyiv time, authorities warned of a threat from Russian drones to Dnipro and the region. Just a few minutes later, local media reported explosions in the city.
It later became known that Dnipro had been hit by a large-scale attack with Shahed drones. Several fires were recorded in the city as a result of the strike.
Damage
As of 6:00 p.m., it is reported that the Russian attack damaged a medical center building and a pediatric dental clinic in Dnipro.
Injuries
Initially, it was reported that 12 people were injured in Dnipro following the drone attack, with one person in serious condition. However, it was later clarified that the man in serious condition could not be saved.
According to medical sources, there are now 15 injured. Two of them will recover at home, while the others are in hospitals.
Authorities’ response
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that rescue teams, municipal services, and emergency services are currently working in Dnipro following the Russian drone strike on the city.
"An utterly brazen attack — during the day, targeting civilian infrastructure. At this time, more than 10 people are reported injured. Each person is receiving the necessary medical care," he wrote.
Sources: data from the Air Forces and information provided by local authorities.
