UN World Food Programme Warehouse Damaged in Russian Drone Attack in Dnipro

On the evening of November 19, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Dnipro, causing explosions and a fire at a warehouse of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The attack severely damaged at least 10,000 food packages intended for civilians near the front lines, along with other food products stored in the warehouse, Suspilne reported on November 20.

WFP representatives confirmed the damage on November 20, stating that the food supplies were part of ongoing humanitarian efforts.

There were no casualties reported. The WFP emphasized that such attacks on civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law, Suspilne wrote.

The WFP also reassured that food aid distribution will proceed as planned, as all November food packages had been sent to partner storage facilities. This incident marks one of over 60 attacks on WFP facilities and transport in the past 18 months.

As of 9:18 PM on November 20, local authorities confirmed no fatalities or injuries, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Previously, Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had confirmed that residential apartment buildings in the city of Ternopil were struck by Russian cruise missiles X-101, launched from strategic bombers Tu-95MS and Tu-160MS on November 19, Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote in a Telegram post.

Initial findings indicate that components of the X-101 missiles were sourced from companies in the US, China, Taiwan, Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries, showing the continued use of international components despite sanctions.

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