President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine responded to the Russian drone strike on Dnipro that occurred during the night of April 17. According to an update from Zelenskyy’s verified Telegram channel, the Ukrainian president is calling for increased pressure on Russia to halt the conflict.
The Ukrainian President highlighted that the attack carried out by Russian drones targeted regular residences and civilian facilities. Currently, cleanup operations involving remnants of the strike continue in Dnipro. Fifteen individuals are still receiving treatment at medical centers. Altogether,
Twenty-eight individuals were hurt, with four of them being children.
Each one of them is getting help. Sadly,
three people were killed
Due to this attack by Russian forces, a 17-year-old named Veronika was among the victims. I extend my sympathies to her family and all those who loved her,” the President stated.
Image: Zelenskyy displayed video from the scene following the assault on Dnipro (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official).
Zelenskyy added that overnight Russia also attacked Odesa with drones, where three people were injured. Houses, a pharmacy, and a church were damaged. Air bomb strikes were recorded in the Sumy region during the night, and Russian ballistic missiles hit the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
According to the Ukrainian President, each defensive aid package from allies for Ukraine at present, as well as all forms of global support aimed at bolstering the resilience of Ukrainians, is essentially safeguarding lives. Zelenskyy additionally expressed his gratitude towards partner nations for their help.
“Russia uses every day and every night to kill. Pressure must be applied to the killers, and life must be helped to stop this war and ensure a reliable peace,” Zelenskyy emphasized, adding that wars are stopped by force.
Drone attack on Dnipro
On the night of April 17, Russian occupying forces carried out a large-scale drone assault on Dnipro. According to Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, three individuals lost their lives due to the attack by Russian troops. The injury toll has now climbed to 31, including five children who sustained injuries.
A minimum of 15 structures sustained damage. These included residences for students, facilities belonging to an academic entity, as well as premises of a food business. Nearly one and a half dozen cars also suffered damages.
A medical university in Dnipro suffered damage as well due to the Russian attack.
