On the evening of May 17, Russian military forces initiated a series of drone and missile strikes on the city of Dnipro, resulting in at least 18 injuries. The attacks, which began around 7:00 PM local time, targeted residential areas and various infrastructures.
As of 7:00 AM on May 18, medical reports indicated that among the injured were a two-year-old girl and several adults, with eight individuals requiring hospitalization. Medical personnel described their conditions as moderate, and all victims are receiving necessary treatment.
Earlier reports confirmed that by 4:00 AM, the number of injured had risen to nine, including a 10-year-old boy. This group, along with four adults, is currently under outpatient care, while four others have been hospitalized in moderate condition.
At approximately 3:45 AM, local authorities reported three additional injuries, including one man who was hospitalized in moderate condition. A 50-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were treated as outpatients.
Around 2:30 AM, further missile strikes hit Dnipro, with preliminary assessments indicating impacts on residential neighborhoods, leading to multiple fires. Emergency services are on-site, responding to reports of individuals trapped in one of the affected buildings.
Additionally, a fire broke out on the roof of a high-rise building due to the attacks. The situation regarding casualties is still being clarified by local officials.
In another incident, Russian forces targeted a warehouse of pyrotechnic materials in the Dnipro region, which also ignited a fire.
Russian military forces conducted drone and missile strikes on Dnipro on May 17, injuring at least 18 individuals, including children. The attacks caused significant damage to residential areas and prompted emergency responses from local services.