The death toll from the Russian drone attack on Pavlohrad has risen to five. A total of 67 people are in hospital, including eight children.
This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha.
According to him, Russian drones destroyed shops, retail pavilions and vehicles in the evening. Part of a street in central Pavlohrad was effectively destroyed.
Around 90% of the damaged properties are commercial.
All 67 people hospitalized are receiving the necessary medical care and remain under doctors’ supervision. According to the regional authorities, medical facilities have everything they need.
Emergency services are working at the scene. Law enforcement officers are documenting the consequences of the strike and have set up a mobile point to receive reports about destroyed and damaged property.
Local authorities are inspecting damaged sites and organizing assistance for residents and business owners, while rescuers continue to deal with the aftermath of the attack and secure the area.
Earlier, it was reported that after the Russian attack on Pavlohrad, the death toll had risen to four and the number of injured to more than 60. At that time, three children — boys aged 13, 14 and 15 — were among those injured.
