Trump calls for end to deadly Russian drone attacks
The Russians attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine using drones. Three people died, including a child, and eight were injured. It's important to note that after the recent massive attacks, Donald Trump called for a cessation of shelling.
What you need to know
- Where did the attack take place? The Russian drone attack occurred in the Dnipropetrovsk region in central-eastern Ukraine.
- How many people died? As a result of the attack, three people lost their lives, including a child, and several others were injured.
- What were the consequences of the attack? The attack sparked fires in business areas and a residential building in Pavlohrad.
Details of the attack
According to Serhiy Lysak, the head of the regional military authorities, three people died in Pavlohrad, including a child.
One of the Russian drones struck a multi-story residential building. Rescue operations are ongoing. The attack caused fires in two districts of the city.
Actions taken by Ukrainian forces
The Ukrainian Air Force successfully destroyed 11 Russian drones over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, the Russian military deployed 103 drones of various types, including decoy drones. Forty-one Shahed attack drones were shot down in the east, north, and center of the country.
Other regions, such as Kharkiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, and Donetsk, were also affected by the Russian attack. Additionally, 40 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized using electronic warfare measures.
Trump addressed Putin: "Stop!"
During the massive combined attack on Ukraine from Wednesday to Thursday night, In Kyiv alone, 12 people lost their lives, and over 87 were injured.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, this recent attack on the country's capital was the deadliest since July 2024, when 34 people died, including children in the Okhmatdyt hospital.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump commented on the brutal Russian attack. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!" he wrote on Truth Social.
