Russian drone strike near Nikopol kills at least five, injures seven

Southeastern Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region reported additional civilian casualties after an attack near the city of Nikopol left at least seven people injured, according to the regional governor. The incident occurred in the outskirts of Nikopol, a town situated on the western bank of the Dnipro River opposite the Russian‑occupied city of Zaporizhzhia, where hostilities have intensified in recent weeks.

Governor Serhiy Lysak said the injuries were the result of shelling attributed to Russian forces, adding that emergency services responded promptly and transported the victims to local hospitals for treatment. The latest figures raise the total number of civilians affected by recent strikes in the area, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced by residents in the contested zone. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have called for heightened protection of civilian infrastructure.