Five killed in Russian strikes across Dnipropetrovsk region

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Posted Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-17-0000
Five killed in Russian strikes across Dnipropetrovsk region
Photo: Ziarul de Gardă

At least five civilians were killed and 16 injured after Russian forces launched nearly 60 strikes across Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over 24 hours.

At least five civilians were killed and 16 others sustained injuries following widespread Russian attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, according to local emergency services.

Russian forces carried out nearly 60 bombardments targeting five distinct districts across the region. The strikes inflicted severe casualties, with three deaths and five injuries recorded in the Kamianske district. In Pavlohrad, two people were killed and seven others were wounded. Additional attacks hit the Nikopol district, causing further casualties and sparking fires that required intervention from regional emergency crews. Local authorities continue to assess damage to infrastructure as rescue operations conclude.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

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