A Russian drone strike hit a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, injuring seven people and causing significant damage, according to local officials. Residents said the blast shattered windows and sparked a fire in the apartment block.
The strike left visible scars on the building’s façade, with blackened walls, shattered balconies, and twisted metal framing. For residents, the damage went beyond bricks and glass: many spoke of fear, shock, and the sense that even civilian homes far from the front lines remain vulnerable as the war continues.

Local officials said the drone strike tore into a residential apartment block in Dnipro with little warning, turning an ordinary night into chaos. The explosion sent a shockwave through the building, blowing out windows across multiple floors and scattering glass and debris into nearby streets. A fire broke out shortly after the impact, filling stairwells and apartments with smoke and forcing residents to flee, some still in night clothes.

○ A Russian drone attack struck a residential apartment building in Dnipro, Ukraine

○ Fire and debris after impact

Witnesses described a loud, sudden blast followed by screams and the sound of car alarms echoing through the neighborhood. Emergency services rushed to the scene, helping the injured and evacuating people from damaged apartments while firefighters worked to contain the flames. At least seven people were reported injured, though officials warned the number could change as assessments continued.

Injuries and Conditions
- Local emergency responders and officials reported multiple people were wounded by the strike.
- Some reports note six to seven people injured, including at least one child.
- According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (DSNS), six people were initially reported injured, among them a 14-year-old girl.
- Rescuers were able to evacuate at least 16 people from upper floors of the damaged building.