Russian strikes kill five and injure 16 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

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Posted Oct 2, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-02-1330
Russian strikes kill five and injure 16 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
Photo: Ziarul de Gardă

Russian strikes across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed five civilians and injured 16 others during a 24-hour period of intense shelling.

Russian forces executed nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, resulting in five civilian fatalities and 16 injuries, according to local emergency services.

The heavy shelling severely impacted the Kamianske district, where three individuals lost their lives and five others suffered injuries. In Pavlohrad, bombardments claimed two lives and wounded seven people. Additional strikes targeted the Nikopol district, damaging local infrastructure and triggering several fires that required emergency personnel to contain.

The continuous bombardments highlight the persistent security risks facing Ukrainian communities near frontline areas as the conflict entered its 1,625th day. Emergency response teams continue working across affected locations to assist residents.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

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