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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