Russian drone strikes devastated parts of the city of Dnipro on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and more than two dozen others injured. Ukrainian officials reported that 27 people, including a 10-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, were hospitalized after the attack.

The strikes hit civilian areas, damaging homes, vehicles, and public buildings. Local emergency crews worked through the afternoon to rescue residents, clear debris, and provide medical assistance to the injured.

President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply condemned the strikes, describing them as a “brazen attack in broad daylight.” He called on European nations to strengthen sanctions against Russia and step up support for Ukraine’s air defense systems, emphasizing the urgent need to counter ongoing drone and missile assaults.

The attack underscores the escalating risks facing Ukrainian cities as drone warfare intensifies, targeting both civilian infrastructure and daily life. International observers warned that such strikes continue to heighten tensions and humanitarian concerns across the region.