Russian Attacks on Dnipro Injure Ten, Including a Child

Russian forces attacked the city of Dnipro on March 9-10, 2026, resulting in injuries to ten people, including a 12-year-old boy. The attacks caused damage to a multi-story building and commercial premises.

Details of the Attacks

Initial reports from the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, indicated two people were wounded in the initial attack. A 29-year-old woman was hospitalized with moderate injuries, while a 60-year-old man received treatment on the scene and declined hospitalization.

The number of casualties subsequently rose. By 00:10, Ganzha reported four injured, including the 12-year-old boy who was receiving medical attention. An update at 00:39 increased the number of wounded to seven – three women, three men, and the child, with two women requiring hospitalization. As of 01:39, the total number of injured had risen to ten, with medical assistance being provided to all.

Broader Context of Russian Activity in Ukraine

These attacks on Dnipro occur amidst ongoing Russian military activity in Ukraine. In December 2025, Russia fully controlled 33 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, including Radisne, Harasymivka, and Zaporizke. Russian occupation of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – Wikipedia

In August 2025, Ukrainian forces acknowledged that Russian military forces had crossed into the Dnipropetrovsk region and were attempting to establish a foothold. Ukraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk

Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russian forces are reportedly preparing for potential offensive operations in the Kherson region, including preparing boats for crossing the Dnieper River.

Previous Russian Retreats and Ongoing Conflict

In November 2022, Ukrainian forces compelled a Russian retreat from the western side of the Dnieper River, involving approximately 30,000 Russian paratroopers and other forces. Bridgehead On The Dnieper: Russia Struggles To Contain A Ukrainian River Crossing