The number of casualties in Dnipro as a result of the massive drone attack carried out by Russian invaders on April 16 has risen to 33 people

According to the latest reports, this figure now includes six children who were injured or harmed during the nighttime attack that occurred the day before. Control over the situation and official comments were provided by Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration. He noted that among the injured are also serious cases, and the death toll from the attack has increased to three people. This includes one child who became an accidental victim of a targeted terrorist act. According to reports from local authorities, the tense situation intensified late on April 16, when Russian forces used lethal unmanned aerial vehicles to strike the regional center. The attack caused significant destruction and panic among the population, as well as the deaths of several civilians, further evidencing the growing aggression from the enemy. Official sources also indicate that the consequences of this attack have garnered serious attention not only from local authorities but also from Ukrainian military structures, which are taking all necessary measures to ensure residents’ safety and to counter such threats in the future. Currently, active work is underway in the city to evacuate the wounded to medical facilities, with emergency services and volunteers involved in assisting. Preliminary data indicates that the level of destruction is quite high, and the number of injured could increase in case of additional shelling or the emergence of new attacks. Local residents are in a state of anxiety and unrest, as the war continues to be destructive, and the security situation remains tense. Official representatives urge the population to remain cautious, follow the recommendations of authorities, and strengthen safety measures in the most vulnerable areas of the city. Overall, this nighttime attack has become one of the largest in the region in recent times, confirming the global trend of intensified hostilities by Russia on Ukrainian territory. Ukraine and its citizens continue to fight for their safety and peace, despite everything.