Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five people

A Russian drone strike on a Nikopol market killed five people and injured 21, and prosecutors said the incident is being investigated as a war crime.

A Russian drone strike on a market in the town of Nikopol in southern Ukraine killed five people and injured 21, officials said. The prosecutor general's office said a 14-year-old girl was among the wounded. The attack occurred at 09:50 local time and Nikopol is across the Dnipro river from territory held by Russian forces. Regional prosecutors announced the incident is being investigated as a war crime. Reported details: - Time and place: strike at 09:50 in Nikopol, southern Ukraine. - Casualties: five killed and 21 injured, including a 14-year-old girl, according to the prosecutor general's office. - Legal status: regional prosecutors said the attack is being investigated as a war crime. - Context: officials reported extensive drone and missile activity across Ukraine and reciprocal strikes were reported in Russia. Summary: The strike occurred amid broader drone and missile activity reported across Ukraine and reciprocal strikes in Russia. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible war crimes. Undetermined at this time.