Five killed and 16 injured in Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region

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Posted Aug 29, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-29-1930
Five killed and 16 injured in Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region
Photo: Ziarul de Gardă

Russian strikes across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region left at least five dead and 16 wounded over 24 hours.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region within a 24-hour period, leaving at least five people dead and 16 others injured. Local emergency services reported that artillery shelling and drone strikes hit several communities, causing widespread damage and localized fires.

The heaviest toll was recorded in the Kamianske district, where three residents lost their lives and five sustained injuries. In the Pavlohrad district, strikes resulted in two fatalities and seven wounded. Additional casualties and infrastructure damage were reported in Nikopol, where firefighters worked to contain blazes triggered by the bombardments. Rescue operations remain ongoing across the affected areas.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

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