Massive Attack of Russian Shaheds on Kharkiv and Dnipro: What is Known About the Victims.

Drone Attack on Kharkiv and Dnipro

On the evening of April 29, 2025, Russian drones launched a massive attack on Kharkiv. According to local authorities, at least 10 people were injured as a result of the strikes. This was reported by the mayor Igor Terekhov on his Telegram channel.

The attack started after 10 PM. According to local authorities, four districts of the city were under fire - Shevchenkivskyi, Slobidskyi, Saltivskyi, and Kyivskyi. Residents of the city reported at least 16 explosions.

'In the Saltivskyi district, preliminary information indicates that one of the drones fell near a medical facility,' Terekhov reported. Also, an enemy UAV was recorded hitting the Slobidskyi district, and a private house caught fire in the Saltivskyi district as a result of the strike.

The number of injured increased throughout the evening. Initially, it was reported that three people were injured in the Saltivskyi district; later, head of the Kharkiv regional administration Oleg Synegubov clarified that six people had been injured. According to the latest data from the mayor, the number of injured reached ten people.

'All victims are receiving highly qualified medical assistance,' Synegubov emphasized.

Alongside the attack on Kharkiv, Russian drones attacked Dnipro. Local Telegram channels and Hromadske reporters reported explosions in the city. According to monitoring channels, more than a dozen drones were headed for Dnipro, and some were shot down.

Information about the consequences of the attack continues to be clarified.

Analysis:

Russian drones carried out a massive attack on two large Ukrainian cities - Kharkiv and Dnipro. As a result of the attack, several districts of Kharkiv suffered, and explosions were recorded in Dnipro as well. Information regarding the number of victims is still being clarified. Significant attention is being paid to providing medical assistance to the injured and shooting down the drones. The situation remains tense, and people are awaiting further developments.