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Multiple casualties reported as Russia launches missile attack on Dnipro (update)

"According to preliminary information, there are five injured. We are clarifying all the details," said the head of the RMA.

Multiple casualties reported as Russia launches missile attack on Dnipro (update)
Wounded by the Russian attack on the Dnipro on 2 April
Photo: Telegram/Serhiy Lysak

On the afternoon of 2 April, Russia launched a missile attack on Dnipro. According to the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak, there are wounded. 

"According to preliminary information, there are five injured people. All details are being clarified," Lysak said.

At the time of the attack, air alert were still sounding in the Region. 

The head of the regional administration noted that one of the educational institutions was damaged. 

"Fortunately, all the children were in a shelter at the time of the strike. This saved the health and possibly the lives of boys and girls," added Lysak.

Update 21:27. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, as of 21.15, the number of victims in Dnipro increased to 18 people, including 6 children. 10 people were hospitalised, including 5 children.

Photo: Dnipropetrovsk regional prosecutor’s office
Photo: Dnipropetrovsk regional prosecutor’s office

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