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Russian strike hits Dnipropetrovsk region: kindergarten damaged, one killed

Russian strike hits Dnipropetrovsk region: kindergarten damaged, one killed Photo: Russian forces strike Dnipropetrovsk region (Getty Images)
Author: Oleh Velhan

As a result of a Russian strike with guided aerial bombs (KABs) on the Mezhova community in the Dnipropetrovsk region, a kindergarten was damaged. One person was also killed in the attack, according to Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration head Serhii Lysak.

According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, on June 7, Russian forces struck the Synelnykove district in the Mezhova community.

"A local resident was killed in the Russian KAB strike. My condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones," Lysak said. He added that five private houses and a kindergarten were damaged in the attack.

Russian airstrike on the night of June 7

In the early hours of June 7, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine using kamikaze drones, missiles, and guided aerial bombs.

In particular, Dnipro and the Dnipropetrovsk region were targeted by strike drones and missiles. Explosions were heard in both Dnipro and Pavlohrad.

In addition, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv a record number of times since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Later in the evening, Russia launched another attack on Kharkiv, this time using two KAB guided bombs.

Among the targets was Kharkiv’s children’s railway, which was hit by guided bombs. RBC-Ukraine previously published photos of the damage.