Photo: dnipropetrovskaODA
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on November 3, using ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Explosions were reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi and several other regions.
The attack caused casualties, damaged medical and residential buildings, and disrupted energy supplies.
Dnipropetrovsk region
The largest reported damage was in the city of Dnipro, where a hospital, a residential neighborhood and a police station were damaged. A four-story apartment building was also hit.
Five people were injured, according to regional military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha. Two elderly men are in hospital in serious condition.
A thermal power plant was also targeted. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said.
Kharkiv region
Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kharkiv, injuring at least 73 people.
The injured include hospital patients, medical staff and residents of nearby buildings.
“The strike hit a passageway connecting the hospital buildings. Windows were shattered, and the facades and departments of the medical facility were damaged. Another medical facility, a medical laboratory, windows in 10 apartment buildings and 13 vehicles were also damaged,” the regional authorities said.
The attacks on infrastructure have also left parts of the city without hot water and heating.
Vinnytsia region
Energy infrastructure was among the targets of the Russian attack. Numerous settlements in the region were left without electricity.
Vinnytsiaoblenergo announced the introduction of scheduled power cuts. Trolleybus services in Vinnytsia have also been partially suspended.
Zhytomyr region
An energy infrastructure facility was hit during the overnight attack, regional military administration head Vitalii Bunechko said.
More than 180 consumers are currently without electricity. No casualties or injuries have been reported.
Khmelnytskyi region
Russian drones struck a residential building in the Shepetivka district overnight.
“The attack damaged the roof of an apartment building and two apartments inside it. Two passenger cars and windows in an apartment building opposite were also damaged,” regional military administration head Serhii Tiurin said.
No fire broke out, and there were no casualties or injuries.
Rivne region
An Ukrenergo substation was damaged in the overnight attack, according to the regional military administration.
Odesa region
A DTEK energy facility in the Odesa region was hit.
“The damage is extensive. Restoring the equipment will take time. Energy workers began repairs as soon as it was safe to do so, aiming to restore electricity to every home as quickly as possible,” the company said.
