Another horrific act of violence against civilians occurred in the Dnipropetrovsk region. As reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, via his official Telegram channel, Russian forces conducted a brutal artillery and drone attack on the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets on May 24. The strike resulted in seven civilian injuries, including two small children.
The attack specifically targeted residential areas, damaging three apartment buildings. The victims include a 4-year-old boy and a 3-month-old infant, both hospitalized with injuries of moderate severity. Two men, aged 39 and 46, remain in critical condition due to the severity of their wounds. This intentional targeting of civilians highlights the ongoing strategy of the Kremlin to terrorize peaceful populations by striking housing and social infrastructure.
This incident is part of a broader, systemic campaign of terror being carried out by Russian forces across Ukraine. Similar tactics are observed in the capital, where aerial attacks regularly damage high-rise buildings and endanger civilian lives. The constant barrage of drones and artillery strikes is clearly designed to demoralize the Ukrainian people while distracting from the mounting failures of the Russian army on the front lines.
With over 1.35 million invaders neutralized since the full-scale invasion began, the Russian command continues to compensate for its battlefield failures by launching indiscriminate attacks against non-combatants. The destruction of residential infrastructure serves no military purpose; it is purely an act of state-sponsored terror intended to cause maximum human suffering. Local emergency services and medical teams continue to operate under extreme duress, providing life-saving care to those affected by these war crimes. The international community must remain vigilant and recognize that these targeted strikes against children and families are blatant violations of international law that require an immediate and decisive global response. As the war continues, the protection of civilians from such indiscriminate bombardment remains an urgent humanitarian priority.