A Russian attack on the city of Dnipro resulted in a fire at an apartment building, leading to injuries and an ongoing rescue operation.

Russian forces launched an attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of October 2, striking an apartment building and triggering a fire. The strike resulted in injuries to three women, who are currently receiving medical assistance. Emergency services are actively conducting a rescue operation at the site to ensure the safety of the building's residents.

Rescue and Emergency Response

Following the strike, firefighters and emergency personnel began evacuating residents from the upper floors of the high-rise building. Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, confirmed that the rescue operation is ongoing. Reports regarding the number of individuals saved vary slightly between officials, with Hanzha stating that six people have been rescued, while Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, reported that five people were saved by emergency workers.

Damage and Casualties

The attack, identified by Mykola Lukashuk as a UAV strike, caused fires in two apartments within the high-rise. In addition to the damage sustained by the residential structure, the fire spread to five cars and a garage located at the site. While initial reports were being clarified, officials confirmed that three women were injured in the incident, including one 77-year-old woman.