On June 21, the Dnipropetrovsk region endured a night of terror as Russian forces conducted over 20 separate attacks, utilizing a lethal combination of guided aerial bombs, drones, and artillery, as reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha. The brutal offensive resulted in one confirmed death and nine injuries, further highlighting the ongoing escalation of violence against civilians.
In the Nikopol district, the strikes targeted Nikopol, as well as the Myrivska, Pokrovska, Chervonohryhorivska, and Marhanetska communities. The barrage caused significant damage to multi-story and private houses, destroying vehicles and tragically killing a 70-year-old woman. These strikes demonstrate the indiscriminate nature of the Russian military’s tactics, which deliberately target populated areas, causing suffering and ruin to innocent civilians.
Simultaneously, the Synelnykove district faced significant destruction. Educational facilities, including a lyceum and a gymnasium, were damaged, alongside more than 10 private homes. The Kryvyi Rih district was also affected, with strikes reported in the Hrushevska community. Local authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage as emergency services work tirelessly to mitigate the aftermath of these strikes.
This latest wave of violence follows a series of recent tragedies, including a strike on Pavlohrad that claimed the life of an 8-year-old child, and ballistic missile attacks on the city of Dnipro. These incidents are a stark reminder that no part of the region is safe from Russian aggression. As the intensity of the attacks increases, local officials urge residents to treat every air raid alert with the utmost seriousness. The systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure remains a core element of the enemy’s strategy, aiming to destabilize daily life and terrorize the Ukrainian population. Factage Ukraine continues to monitor the security situation closely, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through verified government sources to ensure public safety in these challenging times.