At least five people were killed and seven injured in a Russian drone strike near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, according to the regional governor.
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Key facts
- At least five people were killed in the strike, according to Al Jazeera.
- At least seven others were injured in the attack.
- The strike took place near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine.
- The casualty figures were reported by the Dnipropetrovsk governor.
At least five people have been killed in a Russian drone strike near the front line in southeastern Ukraine, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 16, 2026.
The attack also left at least seven people injured, the outlet reported.
The strike took place near Nikopol, a city in the Dnipropetrovsk region of southeastern Ukraine.
The casualty figures were provided by the Dnipropetrovsk governor, according to Al Jazeera.
No further details about the circumstances of the attack or the identities of those killed and injured were included in the report.
Why it matters
Attacks near the front line continue to cause civilian casualties as the conflict in Ukraine persists. Reports of such strikes underscore the ongoing risks faced by communities in areas close to active fighting.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the drone strike take place?
According to Al Jazeera, the strike occurred near Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region of southeastern Ukraine.
How many people were killed and injured?
At least five people were killed and at least seven others were injured, according to the Dnipropetrovsk governor as reported by Al Jazeera.
Who reported the casualty figures?
The casualty figures were provided by the Dnipropetrovsk governor, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Al Jazeera: Missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine's capital Kyiv as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions.
- At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line
Al Jazeera: At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says.