Russian shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region leaves five dead and 16 injured

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Posted Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-18-1300
Russian shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region leaves five dead and 16 injured
Photo: Ziarul de Gardă

At least five people were killed and 16 injured in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region following nearly 60 Russian attacks over 24 hours, emergency services reported.

At least five people were killed and 16 others sustained injuries following a series of Russian bombardments across Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period. Local emergency services reported nearly 60 separate strikes targeting five districts, inflicting significant damage on civilian infrastructure and residential areas.

The attacks caused casualties in multiple locations. In the Kamianske district, three residents died and five were injured. Strikes in the Pavlohrad district resulted in two additional deaths and seven casualties. Further shelling hit the Nikopol district, injuring civilians and igniting several fires. Emergency crews were deployed to extinguish blazes and assist survivors throughout the affected region.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

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