Russian Drone Attack Kills Child in Dnipropetrovsk Region
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CITY — April 29, 2025 —
A Russian drone attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in tragedy, claiming the life of a 12-year-old girl. The attack, which occured in the Dyubinsky community, also injured a 6-year-old girl and two adults. Official reports indicate that the young girl died en route to the hospital after the attack. For more details,read on.
Russian Drone Attack Kills Child, Injures Several in Dnipropetrovsk region
April 29, 2025
Tragedy Strikes Dnipropetrovsk
A Russian drone attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old girl and injuries to four other people, officials reported. The attack occurred in the Dyubinsky community of the samarovsky district.
Details of the Attack
- Location: Dyubinsky community, Samarovsky district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Casualties:
- One 12-year-old girl killed.
- One 6-year-old girl injured.
- two adults injured.
- Source: Sergey Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration (Ova); Nikolai Lukashuk, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council; State Emergency Situations.
Official Statements
an enemy attack lead to the tragedy. A 12-year-old girl died in the Dyubinsky community of the Samarovsky district. A girl of 6 years old and two adults were injured. All on outpatient treatment.Sergey Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration
The enemy UAV fell into a residential building. Children were under the rubble.Local residents independently pulled out one child, but the girl born in 2012, unfortunately, died on the way to the hospital.State Emergency Situations
Rescue Efforts
The State Emergency Services reported that local residents were instrumental in the initial rescue efforts. One child was pulled from the rubble by locals, but tragically, the 12-year-old girl died en route to the hospital.
Photo by the State Emergencies Ministry
Another girl,born in 2019,was rescued and handed over to medical personnel. Her parents were also injured but declined hospitalization.
Extent of Damage
The drone strike caused important damage to residential areas. according to Lysak, a private house and an economic building were partially destroyed. Additionally, a house and garage were damaged.
Photo by the State Emergencies Ministry
Other Attacks in the Region
- Sinelnikovsky District: An agrarian enterprise in the Slavic community was burned due to a UAV strike.
- Great Mikhailovsky Community: A cabin was hit; consequences are still being clarified.
- Nikopol region: Nikopol, Marganetskaya, and Pokrovskaya communities were struck by artillery and FPV drones. A 47-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized in moderate condition.
- Nikopol District: Infrastructure, two private houses, an economic construction, and a power line were damaged.
Defense Efforts
Lysak reported that Ukrainian air defenses shot down seven UAVs over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did the drone strike occur?
- The Dyubinsky community of the Samarovsky district in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- What were the casualties?
- one 12-year-old girl died, and a 6-year-old girl and two adults were injured.
- What kind of damage was reported?
- A private house and economic building were partially destroyed, and a house and garage were damaged.
- How many UAVs were shot down?
- Ukrainian air defenses shot down seven uavs over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
