As a result of a missile attack on the Dnieper on the morning of April 19, a five-story residential building was hit and the civilian infrastructure of Ukrzaliznytsia was damaged. Unfortunately, three people died.
ICTV Facts has collected everything that is currently known about the missile attack and explosions in the Dnieper.
Explosions in the Dnieper on April 19 โ what is known
At least three explosions were heard in Dnieper after 4 am. At the same time, explosions were heard in the area. According to the head of the Dnepropetrovsk OVA, Sergei Lysak, our sky defenders shot down two missiles at night, and nine more in the morning. A total of 16 missiles were flying. Air defense forces also shot down nine out of ten kamikaze drones.
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But, unfortunately, there are hits in the residential and civil infrastructure of the Dnieper. The five-story building was partially destroyed: the fifth and fourth floors were destroyed.
Three people died in Dnieper — two men and a woman, another 24 people were injured, reported Sergei Lysak.
— The third person killed in the Dnieper. Rescuers discovered the body of a man who lived on the fifth floor, at the third level, — he noted.
Rescuers put out the fire in the five-story building, now the rubble is being cleared.
According to OVA Chairman Sergei Lysak, all emergency services and utility workers are on site. Subsequently, the damage caused will be assessed and the city authorities will decide how to help the victims.
Sergei Lysak also noted that all the victims were hospitalized in a condition of moderate severity. People have shrapnel wounds, fractures, hematomas, cut wounds.
Attack on Ukraine April 19
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