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Russian Forces Bombard Dnipro and Other Ukrainian Regions, Killing Ten
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Russian Forces Bombard Dnipro and Other Ukrainian Regions, Killing Ten

From Ta Nea · (8h ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Russian forces launched multiple drone and missile attacks on Dnipro and other Ukrainian regions on Saturday, April 25.
  • The attacks resulted in at least ten deaths and dozens of injuries, with a residential building in Dnipro partially collapsing after a direct hit.
  • Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks as deliberate targeting of civilian areas, while Russia claimed to have struck military and energy targets.

The city of Dnipro and other regions across Ukraine endured a relentless barrage of Russian drone and missile attacks on Saturday, April 25. The assault, which continued for over 20 hours, saw waves of strikes deliberately targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties.

For more than 20 terrifying hours, the Russians have been attacking Dnipro in waves. They strike with missiles and drones. They strike deliberately. They strike residential areas.

— Oleksandr HanzaRegional governor of Dnipro, describing the relentless nature and deliberate targeting of the Russian attacks.

In Dnipro, the attacks were particularly devastating. A residential building suffered a direct hit during the night, causing a section to collapse and trapping residents. Rescue operations were underway when a second strike hit the area, further endangering lives. In total, eight people were killed and 49 injured in Dnipro alone, according to regional governor Oleksandr Hanza. The governor condemned the attacks, stating on Telegram, "For more than 20 terrifying hours, the Russians have been attacking Dnipro in waves. They strike with missiles and drones. They strike deliberately. They strike residential areas."

Let their children sleep in their warm beds in Russia, and let them see how Russia is 'liberating' us from our homes.

— Alyona KatrusovaA Dnipro resident whose home was damaged, expressing anger and sorrow over the Russian attacks.

Across the country, the Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting a significant number of drones and missiles, but the sheer volume of the assault overwhelmed defenses in some areas. In the Chernihiv region, missile and drone attacks claimed two lives and injured seven. The human cost of these attacks is immense, with residents expressing shock and anger. Alyona Katrusova, a resident whose apartment was damaged, tearfully remarked, "Let their children sleep in their warm beds in Russia, and let them see how Russia is 'liberating' us from our homes." Her husband, Oleh, who was celebrating his birthday, described the experience of surviving the attack as "like being given a second life."

It is like being given a second life.

— OlehA Dnipro resident whose apartment was damaged, reflecting on surviving the attack on his birthday.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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