A Russian drone strike on a tower block in eastern Ukraine kills 3 and injures 12
3 minute readPublished: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:49 am
Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Tower Block Kills Three, Injures Twelve
KYIV, Ukraine – A recent Russian drone attack on a residential building in eastern Ukraine resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to twelve others, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike, which occurred early Saturday morning in Dnipro, Ukraine's fourth-largest city, was part of a broader Russian assault that targeted energy infrastructure across the country.
The attack on Dnipro was part of a larger barrage involving 458 drones and 45 missiles, including 32 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept and neutralize 406 drones and nine missiles. The strikes prompted power outages in several regions, as reported by Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk. A fire erupted in the nine-story building in Dnipro, leading to the destruction of several apartments. Emergency services recovered the bodies of the deceased, and two children were among the injured.
The ongoing conflict, now nearing four years since the full-scale invasion, has seen Russia launch near-daily drone and missile attacks, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. While Moscow claims its targets are solely related to Kyiv's war efforts, the attacks have consistently hit civilian areas. Russia's Defense Ministry stated that the recent strikes targeted military and energy sites.
Simultaneously, both sides have engaged in reciprocal attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. Ukraine has been conducting long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries, aiming to disrupt Moscow's oil export revenue. Russia, in turn, seeks to cripple Ukraine's power grid, potentially to weaponize the coming winter.
In related developments, Russia reported repelling a nighttime strike on energy facilities in the Volgograd region, while Ukraine claimed to have hit a key oil refinery there. Russia's Defense Ministry also reported shooting down 82 Ukrainian drones overnight, including eight over the Volgograd region. Additionally, a Ukrainian drone strike in the Saratov region caused damage to an apartment block, injuring two people.
The strategic city of Pokrovsk, located along the eastern front line, is currently the scene of intense fighting. Both Kyiv and Moscow are vying for influence, potentially to sway U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces are close to victory and demands that Ukraine cede the Donbas region as a prerequisite for peace.
BNN's Perspective: The continued targeting of civilian infrastructure and the escalation of attacks on both sides are deeply concerning. While both sides claim to be targeting military objectives, the impact on civilians is undeniable. A negotiated settlement that protects civilian lives and addresses the underlying issues of the conflict is urgently needed.
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