On March 2, Russian forces launched a drone attack in the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region, targeting a commuter train carrying passengers. Initial reports confirmed one fatality and multiple injuries, including children.
According to Oleksandr Hanža, the head of the regional military administration, a fire broke out at the site of the attack. By 14:27, at least four individuals had sustained injuries, with one in critical condition.
Shortly after, at 14:44, the number of injured rose to five, which included a ten-year-old girl who is expected to receive outpatient treatment. Four adults were hospitalized due to their injuries.
By 15:00, Hanža reported that the man who had suffered severe wounds from the attack succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, bringing the total number of injured to seven. In addition to the young girl, a 17-year-old boy was also reported injured.
Currently, five individuals remain in medical care, with their conditions assessed as moderate. The mayor of Apostolove, Andriy Osа, indicated that the city experienced a significant strike involving Shahed drones.
Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction, Oleksiy Kuleba, stated that the drone struck one of the carriages of the moving commuter train, resulting in injuries to seven passengers.
A Russian drone strike on a commuter train in Dnipropetrovsk has resulted in one death and multiple injuries, including children. Authorities are assessing the conditions of the injured as investigations continue.