In a series of deadly missile strikes across central Ukraine on Saturday, Russian attacks in the cities of Dnipro and Kyiv resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a child and a teenage girl.
In Dnipro, three people were killed, including a young child, and 19 others were injured during an overnight assault that severely damaged a two-story residential building. Sergiy Lysak, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, reported that among the injured, four were children, and eight individuals were hospitalized following the attack. Images shared by Lysak depicted emergency responders sifting through rubble and a hospital room with shattered windows, illustrating the devastating aftermath of the strikes.
In the capital city of Kyiv, a separate drone attack resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a teenage girl. Regional authorities confirmed that the attack on Kyiv and its surrounding areas adds to the growing toll of civilian casualties amid ongoing hostilities.
Ukrainian cities, particularly Kyiv, have faced a barrage of drone and missile attacks since the onset of Russia’s invasion, heightening fears of further violence as winter approaches. The Ukrainian government has been urgently appealing to its allies for enhanced air defense systems to protect against anticipated escalations in Russian strikes, particularly targeting energy infrastructure during the colder months.
As the situation continues to evolve, the impact of these attacks on civilian life and infrastructure remains a pressing concern for Ukraine and its allies, prompting renewed calls for support and assistance in defending against ongoing aggression.