Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine's city of Dnipro, governor says

Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine's city of Dnipro, governor says

Russian forces launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine's Dnipro region early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuring six others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack involved a barrage of 235 drones and 27 missiles, which caused widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings, and sparked multiple fires.

Serhiy Lysak, the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor, described the night as "terrible" and a "massive combined attack on the region." The governor posted pictures of the aftermath, showing firefighters battling blazes, a residential building with smashed windows, and charred cars.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 10 missiles and 25 attack drones hit nine sites, while the rest were intercepted or lost from radars. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed retaliatory strikes, stating that "Russian military enterprises, Russian logistics, and Russian airports should feel that Russia’s own war is now hitting them back with real consequences."

This escalation comes amid ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with the latest round of negotiations set to take place this week. The talks are expected to be hosted in Istanbul, with no specific date yet confirmed.

In a related development, the U.S. and its NATO allies have been working to accelerate the delivery of military aid to Ukraine, including American-made Patriot air defense systems. These systems are crucial for Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as Russia has been intensifying its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities.

The latest Russian attack underscores the urgent need for further Western military aid, particularly in air defense, as Ukraine continues to face significant challenges in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Reference List:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russian-attack-kills-3-ukraines-city-dnipro-governor-says-2025-07-26/
[2] https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/21/russia-unleashes-major-aerial-attack-kyiv-hours-high-level-talks/