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Russia’s Ballistic Missile Strike on Dnipro Kills 19, Injures 279 in Largest Attack Since 2022

Labeled a terror tactic, the Dnipro strike has intensified Ukraine’s appeal for broader NATO support

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Overview

  • The June 24 attack left 19 dead and 279 wounded, including 27 children, according to Ukrainian authorities.
  • Russian missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones damaged a train and struck schools and healthcare centers across Dnipro.
  • Mayor Boris Filatov said it was one of the most destructive blows to the city since Moscow’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague and is set to hold talks with President Trump at the summit.
  • Kyiv condemned the barrage as a terror message from Moscow and urged allies to expand military aid and impose tougher sanctions.