Russian Attack on Ukrainian City of Dnipro Kills Seven, Injures Dozens

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, a major Russian drone and missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in seven deaths and dozens of injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which involved over 600 drones and 47 missiles, targeted residential infrastructure and prompted emergency response efforts amid worsening air quality concerns.

Details of the Attack

Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting 580 drones and 30 missiles. Two separate strikes hit an apartment building in southeastern Dnipro. The first strike killed four people, with bodies recovered from the rubble by rescue workers. A second strike later in the day killed one additional person and injured seven others while rescue operations were underway.

Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha confirmed the casualties, stating that emergency services were actively clearing debris and providing medical aid. Over 30 people in the city were wounded in total, officials said.

Impact and Aftermath

The strikes caused a large section of the apartment building to collapse and triggered fires that damaged nearby structures. Thick columns of black smoke were visible over the city, prompting warnings about deteriorating air quality. Residents were advised to limit outdoor exposure due to health risks from particulate matter and pollutants.

A Reuters correspondent observed a Russian drone being destroyed in the sky over the damaged building as rescue teams worked in the debris. Moscow has increasingly used nightly drone barrages, occasionally scaling up to large-scale attacks involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.

Broader Context

The attack on Dnipro is part of a sustained pattern of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, often targeting civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting Azerbaijan at the time of the strike to strengthen diplomatic ties with Middle Eastern nations.

Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and urge civilians to follow safety guidelines issued by emergency services.