Russian Attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro Leave Multiple Civilians Injured

War

Ukraine

Russian forces launched attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro on May 3, 2026, resulting in multiple civilian injuries, including children, and significant property damage.

Key points

  • A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia caused a fire in garage facilities and left at least five people injured, including a 12-year-old girl.
  • An attack on a residential area in Dnipro involving five guided aerial missiles resulted in one death and multiple injuries, including a 9-year-old girl.
  • Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov reported the use of guided aerial bombs in the region.
  • Ukrainian forces are actively defending against Russian attempts to expand control near the border in the Sumy region.

Why it matters

These strikes represent a continued escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Ukraine, causing casualties among non-combatants.

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