On June 16, Russian military forces targeted Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. The attack involved an FPV drone striking individuals on the road, including an elderly woman in a wheelchair.
The head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, reported via Telegram that among the deceased were a mother and her son, aged 87 and 51, respectively. Authorities are currently working to identify the third victim.
Nikopol has faced daily bombardments, with recent escalations in drone attacks. Just prior to this incident, a drone strike hit a local bank, leading to the death of a 49-year-old bank employee and injuries to four others, including a man and three women.
Emergency responders quickly evacuated the injured to a hospital despite the ongoing threat of further drone strikes. While this was happening, other officers assisted individuals still inside the bank, evacuating them through ground-floor windows to ensure their safety.
In response to the escalating violence, authorities had previously mandated the evacuation of residents from 12 out of nearly 100 streets in Nikopol on May 12. To enhance safety, anti-drone nets are being installed in certain areas following a series of attacks on civilians this spring.
A drone strike in Nikopol, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including an elderly woman. The region has experienced increased drone attacks, prompting emergency evacuations and safety measures.