Dnipro, Ukraine — September 28, 2026
A Russian strike on a business center in the heart of Dnipro on Monday sparked a large fire, killing at least three people and injuring at least 12 more, while rescuers raced to reach people trapped on the upper floors.
What Happened
The regional military administration says the attack hit the city center in the middle of the working day. According to preliminary data, the city was struck by a jet-powered drone, after the Ukrainian Air Force had warned at 11:14 a.m. of one heading toward Dnipro from the southwest. Video posted by regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha shows significant destruction to the multistory building.
The Rescue Operation
Rescuers led 47 people out of the burning building, and used an aerial ladder truck to bring people down from the upper floors. Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council, said a crane was also being used to extract people trapped on the top floors, and that several people were not responding to attempts to reach them after the attack. Search-and-rescue operations were still under way.
The Casualty Count
As of 12:57 p.m. local time, officials reported at least three people killed and at least 12 injured. The toll had risen from an earlier report of four injured, and it is expected to keep changing as rescue teams reach more of the building.
Not the First Strike on Dnipro
Dnipro has been hit repeatedly in recent weeks. A shopping center burned down after a Russian attack last week, and on the night of September 22 a large strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region destroyed a warehouse and a business in the city and killed two people. Ukrainian officials say Russia has been increasingly targeting businesses and enterprises. Moscow has repeatedly denied deliberately targeting civilians. Monday's attack came after overnight Russian strikes elsewhere in Ukraine, including in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Watch the Aftermath
This is a developing story. Casualty figures are from Ukrainian regional officials as of 12:57 p.m. local time and are likely to change as rescue operations continue.