Russian attack on Pavlo hrad kills 5, injures 67, including 8 children

UPDATE 8:16 p.m.

According to Oleksandr Hanzha, five people were killed in the attack by Russian terrorists.

Sixty-seven people were injured and hospitalized, including eight children.

A section of a street in the city center has been virtually destroyed. 90% of the damaged buildings are commercial properties.

Rescue workers and local authorities are assessing the damaged buildings and organizing assistance for those affected.

UPDATE 6:25 p.m.

The Regional Military Administration reported that the death toll has risen to four. In addition, more than 60 people have been injured. Among them are three children: boys aged 13, 14, and 15.

UPDATE 6:05 p.m.

According to the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, the death toll in Pavlohrad has risen.

There are now three dead and 34 injured.

UPDATE 5:40 p.m.

According to the State Emergency Service, two of its rescuers were injured while responding to the attack. They were hospitalized.

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Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, reported the attack.

A fire broke out in the city as a result of the enemy strike. Cars, shopping pavilions, and a store are on fire.

According to local media, the occupiers targeted the “Gulliver” shopping center.

As a reminder, the occupiers struck again at a shopping center in downtown Sumy—which was damaged yesterday, September 9, by a drone strike—as well as a residential area; there are casualties.