By Lisa Nyambura
Four people were killed and 21 others injured in a mass Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro late Friday, regional head Serhiy Lysak confirmed.
The assault left a restaurant complex and several residential buildings in flames.
Lysak reported that Russia launched over 20 drones at the city, with most intercepted by Ukraine’s air defenses.
However, devastating damage was inflicted on civilian infrastructure. Images from the scene show firefighters battling towering flames and debris scattered across the streets.
Simultaneously, air raid sirens blared in several other regions, including Kyiv. No immediate casualties were reported.
In nearby Kryvyi Rih, a ballistic missile strike injured five people on Saturday morning, according to military head Oleksandr Vilkul.
High-rise buildings, private homes, a school, and a car wash were among the damaged structures.
Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have intercepted three Ukrainian drones over its Belgorod region.
In a video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of targeting energy infrastructure despite a temporary moratorium agreed earlier this month.
The conflict continues amid failed attempts at a ceasefire. Russia’s push to delegitimize Kyiv’s government and conditions tied to lifting sanctions have sparked concerns about the prospects for peace.
