Russian drone attack on Dnipro leaves one dead, others wounded

Explosions in Dnipro

At 12:10 a.m., Suspilne reported explosions in Dnipro and Samara. Soon after, new blasts rocked Dnipro again.

Within 20 minutes, Dnipro Regional Military Administration head Serhiy Lysak confirmed the explosions.

On the morning of July 17, Lysak said Russia had launched a massive overnight drone attack on Dnipro.

"One person was killed in Dnipro. Five more were injured. Men aged 35, 37, 40, and 52 were hospitalized — three of them in serious condition. The 70-year-old victim will recover at home," Lysak said.

Several fires broke out, damaging local businesses, he added.

Aftermath of the Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk region

Serhiy Lysak said that fires also occurred in Dnipro district.

"It was loud in the Solonianska and Slobozhanska communities. An outbuilding and a greenhouse were damaged," he added.

The Russian aggressor also attacked Nikopol district with FPV drones.

"Five people were injured. Men aged 31, 42, 65 and a 58-year-old woman were hospitalized in moderate condition. A 21-year-old man will be treated at home. A car caught fire. A private house and an outbuilding were damaged," said Lysak.

In addition, the Russians fired FPV drones at the Mezhivska community in the Synelnykivskyi district. The infrastructure there was damaged.

Explosions in Zaporizhzhia region

At 2:07 a.2:07 a.m., the head of Zaporizhzhia regional administration Ivan Fedorov reported explosions in the region.

• On July 16, Russian forces attacked Nikopol with a drone, setting a truck on fire. When rescuers arrived to extinguish the blaze, they struck again. Rescuers and civilians were injured in the repeated attack.