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Russian attack on Nikopol market kills five
Summary
A Russian drone strike on a market in Nikopol killed five people and injured at least 19, regional officials said. Ukrainian authorities reported shooting down most incoming drones overnight.
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A Russian drone strike hit a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, on Saturday, killing five people and injuring at least 19, regional officials said. Nikopol sits on the Dnipro River across from territory occupied by Russia and has faced frequent attacks. Ukrainian authorities also reported strikes in Sumy and damage to an office building in Kyiv. The prosecutor general's office described the Nikopol strike as a war crime, as reported.
Known details:
- Regional officials reported five people killed and at least 19 injured in the market strike.
- Nikopol is located across the Dnipro River from Russian-occupied territory and has been regularly targeted.
- Authorities reported additional strikes overnight in Sumy and damage to a Kyiv office building, with injuries and property harm reported.
- Ukraine's military said it shot down 260 of 286 drones reported to have been launched toward its airspace.
- The prosecutor general's office described the attack as "yet another war crime by Russia," according to reports.
Summary:
The attack added to a pattern of strikes affecting communities near occupied areas and resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, according to officials. Ukrainian forces reported substantial air-defense success overnight. Undetermined at this time.
