Russia attacks Dnipro: fire in hotel complex, 4 killed, 21 injured – photos

The Russians attacked the city of Dnipro with drones on the evening of 28 March, causing several fires. Four people have been killed and 21 injured.

Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; local Telegram channels

Quote: "Explosions are being heard in Dnipro. Several fires have broken out due to the drone attack. Early reports indicate damage to a residential area. All information is being confirmed."

Updated: Later, Lysak reported that four people who were injured in the attack had been taken to hospital.

A large fire broke out in a hotel and restaurant complex. A high-rise building and houses also caught fire.

As of 23:11, Lysak said that early reports indicate that one person had been killed in the Russian attack on Dnipro. Six more people were injured, including a 27-year-old pregnant woman who sustained a deep laceration. A 69-year-old man and a woman are in critical condition.

Updated at 23:47: Lysak reported that four people have been killed in Dnipro. The number of injured has been increasing, currently standing at 15. Three of them are in a critical condition.

The Russians launched over 20 drones on the city, most of which were downed.

Updated at 00:21: Lysak reported that the number of casualties had risen to 19.

He said several high-rise buildings in Dnipro had been damaged due to the evening drone attack. Fires broke out in nearly 10 houses. Garages and a car repair station caught fire.

Firefighters managed to contain the blaze at the hotel and restaurant complex.

Updated at 06:51: The State Emergency Service reported that four people had been killed and 21 injured in the Russian attack.

The large-scale strike caused extensive destruction and fires. A hotel and restaurant complex, 11 houses, garages and a car repair station caught fire. High-rise buildings and 21 cars were damaged.

Two fire appliances were also damaged. The fires were extinguished. Over 150 firefighters and 40 fire appliances were involved in the response.

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