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Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, missiles and artillery, injuring 13 people

15 April, 2024 Monday
13:08

On Sunday, April 14, Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles, drones, and artillery. According to latest reports, 13 people were injured

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The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak, reported the information.

According to his data, as of the morning of April 15, one more woman, injured due to the fall of rocket fragments the day before, turned to the doctors. Thus, the number of victims in the region increased to 13, including a child.

The day before, Lysak reported that the victims were men aged 47, 57 and 64. All of them have multiple shrapnel wounds. One of the victims also has an open leg fracture.

They are all in moderate condition and hospitalized.

Furthermore, the attack resulted in a fire, damaging two cars. Additional details are currently under investigation.

Later, Lysak said that around 6:00 p.m. explosions were heard in the region again.

According to him, a Russian missile was destroyed by air defense forces in Dnipro district. The falling debris damaged private houses.

"Preliminary, 2 people were injured. Smoke is observed in Lyubymivka community. More details will follow later," added the head.

Lysak reported that, during the day, Russian troops attacked Nikopol district 11 times using heavy artillery and drones.

"Pokrov and Myrove communities were hit. Nikopol was hit the hardest. There are four victims there. In addition to the three people who were wounded in the afternoon, another 55-year-old man was wounded," he noted.

The attack set fire to a private house, two garages and two cars. The fire was contained.

In addition, three houses, a car and a power line were damaged.

At 6:57 p.m., Lysak reported five people injured in Dnipro as a result of the Russian attack.

"These are three men and a woman. There is also a 15-year-old boy. He has shrapnel wounds and contusion," he said.

According to him, nine private houses were also damaged.

"According to the updated information, a car was damaged in Lyubymivka community due to falling shrapnel. Three people were injured. However, they refused to be hospitalized," added Lysak.

At 7:57 p.m., Serhii Lysak reported that the number of victims had increased to 9.

"According to the updated information, there are already 9 victims in Dnipro and Lyubymivka communities. Three were treated on the spot. Three more, including a 15-year-old teenager, will be treated at home. Two men, 62 and 39 years old, and a 35-year-old woman remain in the hospital. "33 private houses were damaged in the regional center. 11 vehicles were damaged," he wrote.

As of 8:00 p.m., the number of victims in Dnipro and the Lyubymivka community has increased to 12.

  • On April 14, the Russian army attacked Ocheretyne, Donetsk region. Russian soldiers dropped a bomb on a 5-story building, killing one person and injuring two others.

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