Russian Drone Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure Injure 47 in Kharkiv and Kill One Person in Dnipro

On April 29, Russian forces launched 16 drone strikes on Kharkiv, injuring 30 people and causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including high-rise buildings, private homes, and a medical facility.

UPD: The number of casualties has risen to 47, among them are two children and a pregnant woman.

The strikes targeted the Saltivskyi, Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Slobidskyi districts of the city, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Regional Military Administration.

Terekhov reported that at least three people were injured in the Saltivskyi district, where one of the Shahed drones fell near a medical facility.

Terekhov’s later update indicated that 30 civilians had sought medical help, with some injuries described as serious.

At the same time, Russian drones also attacked Dnipro, killing at least one person, according to Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.

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