Night of Fire: Devastating Assault on Dnipro

A massive overnight assault on Ukraine by Russia resulted in four deaths and over 30 injuries. The attack heavily targeted Dnipro, with significant urban infrastructure damage. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy called for stronger air defenses amid ongoing drone and missile strikes by Russia throughout various regions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-04-2026 12:26 IST | Created: 25-04-2026 12:26 IST
Night of Fire: Devastating Assault on Dnipro
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In a significant escalation of conflict, Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine, targeting the city of Dnipro and other regions with over 660 drones and missiles. The violent offensive resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left more than 30 others injured.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy highlighted the extensive damage to urban infrastructure on social media, urging for urgent reinforcement of air defenses. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported that two bodies were recovered from the rubble, while several others remained trapped.

In addition to the attacks on Dnipro, two people were killed and seven injured in Chernihiv. Ukraine's air force managed to down 580 drones and 30 missiles, emphasizing the need for immediate action as Russia continues its aggressive campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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