In the early hours of May 20, Dnipro experienced a significant attack by Russian forces, resulting in multiple injuries and a fire at the impact site. Local authorities confirmed that five individuals were hurt, with two in critical condition.
Explosions were reported around midnight amid warnings of potential ballistic weapon use. Oleksandr Hanha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, verified the assault and noted the fire caused by the strike.
The injured included a 40-year-old man and a woman who are both in serious condition, while a 25-year-old victim is reported to be in moderate condition. All five injured individuals have been hospitalized.
Shortly after the initial attack, at approximately 1:34 AM, drones were detected over the city, leading to additional explosions. Details regarding these incidents are still being clarified.
Update at 1:55 AM: According to Hanha, the shelling also caused damage to food storage facilities in the area.
Photo: Aftermath of the attack on Dnipro, May 20 (t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA)
A Russian attack on Dnipro on May 20 resulted in five injuries, with two individuals in critical condition. The assault also caused significant damage to local food storage facilities.