Ukrainian Dnipro under Russian missiles again: Dorm damaged, injuries reported (photos)
First responders are now rescuing people (photo: facebook.com/DSNSODE)
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the city of Dnipro in Ukraine on Sunday, May 3. A residential district came under attack, and casualties have already been reported, reports Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Hanzha.
Ukrainian Air Force says Russian troops launched several missiles at Dnipro—likely ballistic missiles—between approximately 2:59 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Local authorities have since confirmed the strike.
"The enemy struck a residential neighborhood in Dnipro. A dormitory building was damaged. People were sheltering in the basement during the attack. Rescue workers are now evacuating them," the statement said at 3:42 p.m.
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
Russia hit the Ukrainian Dnipro city with missiles on May 3
(photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration)
A few minutes later, Oleksandr Hanzha clarified that two people had been injured in the attack. A 37-year-old woman received medical assistance at the scene, while a 24-year-old man was hospitalized in moderate condition.
"There are now four people injured in Dnipro, including a 9-year-old girl. She and two adults received medical assistance at the scene. One person has been hospitalized," the regional military chief said.
At about 4:38 p.m., the number of people injured in Dnipro has risen to eight. Half of them are currently hospitalized.
"Men aged 21 and 24 and a 69-year-old woman are in moderate condition. A 21-year-old woman is in satisfactory condition, according to doctors. The rest are receiving outpatient treatment," the regional military administration reported.
Russia attacks Dnipro
The Ukrainian city of Dnipro has been regularly targeted by Russian attacks. On April 30, a Russian drone struck the city outskirts, setting a store, vehicles, and a bus on fire and leaving several people injured.
The media also reported that, on April 25, Dnipro was under Russian attack for more than 20 consecutive hours. The massive assault caused numerous civilian casualties and widespread destruction in residential neighborhoods.
