The recent mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro, a central Ukrainian city, has resulted in tragic consequences, with at least four people killed and 21 others injured. The attack, which occurred late on Friday, led to significant damage, including fires in a restaurant complex and several residential buildings. The attack involved over 20 drones, although most were reportedly shot down. Images from the aftermath show extensive damage, including large fires and debris on the streets.
In addition to the Dnipro attack, overnight air sirens were heard across other Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv. It is unclear if there were further casualties from these alerts. Meanwhile, Russia’s defense ministry claimed to have intercepted or shot down three Ukrainian drones over its Belgorod region.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has again criticized Russia for targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, accusing Russia of violating a temporary moratorium on such attacks. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue, with various diplomatic developments. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested placing Ukraine under UN control to elect a “more competent” government, a proposal that has been widely condemned as an effort to challenge Ukraine’s sovereignty. Ukraine and its allies have also raised concerns about Russia’s possible attempts to derail peace efforts.
In parallel, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine, involving French and UK forces. This proposal is part of ongoing efforts by Ukraine’s international allies to strengthen support for the country in its fight against Russian aggression. However, Russia has strongly opposed any foreign troop deployments in Ukraine, warning that such actions would be considered legitimate military targets.
The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to clash on multiple fronts, with no clear path to a lasting resolution in sight.