A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine has killed five people and injured 21, including a 14-year-old girl, according to the prosecutor general's office. The attack occurred at 09:50 local time (06:50 GMT) in the town of Nikopol, situated just across the Dnipro River from territories occupied by Russia since the onset of their full-scale invasion. Pictures published by the regional prosecutor depict extensive damage, with smashed kiosks littered with debris including metal, glass, and food. This incident comes in the wake of previous strikes that left at least 15 civilians dead across the country. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces reported launching counterstrikes, including an attack on the southern Russian city of Taganrog that resulted in one death and several injuries. Notably, major daytime attacks by Russia have been on the rise, drawing attention to the deteriorating security situation for civilians. President Zelensky has proposed a truce for the upcoming Easter holidays, but so far, that offer has gone unacknowledged by Moscow. As violence continues, concerns for the safety of residents in Nikopol grow, with many already having evacuated the area.
Tragic Drone Attack in Ukraine Market Claims Five Lives
Tragic Drone Attack in Ukraine Market Claims Five Lives
A Russian drone strike on a busy market in southern Ukraine results in multiple casualties, including a 14-year-old girl, highlighting the escalating violence amidst ongoing conflict.
A Russian drone attack on the market in Nikopol, Ukraine, has resulted in five fatalities and 21 injuries. The attack, which hit a crowded area during the morning hours, underscores the continuing violence in the region, with the Ukrainian Defence Ministry blaming casualties on Russian air defense operations. This incident follows a series of drone and missile strikes across the country, raising concerns for the safety of civilians amid the ongoing conflict.
