Russian attack on Dnipro: number of injured rises to 11, three of them children
The number of civilians injured as a result of a recent Russian attack on the city of Dnipro has increased to 11, including three children.
Source: Volodymyr Orlov, First Deputy Chairman of Dnipropetrovsk Оblast Military Administration at a briefing at the scene, quoted by Ukrinform news agency
Quote: "Currently, 25 houses are damaged, 4 have been destroyed. 11 people are in hospital, three of them children – two are being treated as inpatients, one is being treated on an outpatient basis. Seven people are now in hospital due to this strike".
Details: Orlov added that it is not yet certain how many people will need to be provided with temporary housing but noted that the situation is under control. All services are working, and a special commission has been set up, he said.
Background: The city mayor, Borys Filatov, said that on the night of 24 June, Russians attacked a private residential area in Dnipro.
"There are no military targets there. Several houses were razed to the ground. A huge crater after the explosion. There are casualties. All services are at work, " he wrote on social media.
Note: Russia fired 51 missiles at Ukraine and launched 2 Iranian-made kamikaze drones on the night of 23-24 June. Air defence units destroyed 41 of the Russian missiles and both drones.
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