Russian strike on apartment block in Dnipro: Number of injured rises to 64

The number of injured as a result of Russia’s attack on an apartment block in Dnipro city has risen to almost 64 people, including 12 children.

"As of 20:40, 35 people (including six children) were rescued. Five people (including one child) were killed, 64 people (including 14 children) were injured," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine posted on Facebook.

Fire is put out in the rubble. Damaged and surviving parts of the house are inspected.

Psychologists of the State Emergency Service work at the scene. Assistance was provided to 32 people. Two heating points are set up.

The search for people under the rubble is underway.

In total, more than 340 people and 67 units of equipment were involved in the works.

In addition, 4 canine teams, 20 rescuers, and 4 units of equipment of the Mobile Rapid Response Rescue Center of the State Emergency Service arrived from Kyiv.

As reported, the Russians hit an apartment block in Dnipro city, destroying completely one section. People are under the rubble. The rescue operation is ongoing.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

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