Four individuals were killed, and at least 21 more sustained injuries due to a Russian drone strike on Dnipro, according to the regional authorities.
**Mass Drone Attack on Dnipro Claims Four Lives Amid Escalating Tensions**
**Mass Drone Attack on Dnipro Claims Four Lives Amid Escalating Tensions**
A recent drone assault in Dnipro, Ukraine, has led to multiple casualties and injuries, intensifying the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Firefighters responded to raging blazes at a restaurant and several residential buildings following the late-night attack on Friday. Images show significant destruction, with debris littering the city streets. Regional head Serhiy Lysak reported that over 20 drones were launched at the city, with the majority reportedly intercepted. Meanwhile, air raid sirens echoed throughout several Ukrainian regions, including the capital, Kyiv, while a ballistic missile strike in Kryvyi Rih left five people injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held the Russian government responsible for the drone attacks, accusing them of targeting critical energy infrastructure despite previously agreed upon ceasefires. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested that Ukraine should come under UN control, a proposal met with global condemnation as a tactic to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
Conversations regarding a ceasefire continue, but complications arise as Russia insists on preconditions, including easing Western sanctions.
In a related effort, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for a "reassurance force" in Ukraine alongside the UK, despite warnings from Russia against foreign military presence. Since the invasion began in February 2022, Russia maintains control over approximately 20% of Ukraine's territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held the Russian government responsible for the drone attacks, accusing them of targeting critical energy infrastructure despite previously agreed upon ceasefires. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested that Ukraine should come under UN control, a proposal met with global condemnation as a tactic to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
Conversations regarding a ceasefire continue, but complications arise as Russia insists on preconditions, including easing Western sanctions.
In a related effort, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for a "reassurance force" in Ukraine alongside the UK, despite warnings from Russia against foreign military presence. Since the invasion began in February 2022, Russia maintains control over approximately 20% of Ukraine's territory.
