Russia launches drone and missile assault on Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine at 09:44
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Dnipropetrovsk region has been a focal point of intense Russian attacks. The region has been subjected to a series of drone and rocket strikes, as part of a broader campaign across Ukraine.
According to reports, Russian forces launched more than 100 Shahed strike drones and decoy UAVs on August 24-25, 2025, targeting various locations, including Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 76 drones, but approximately 28 drones still hit targets in the region, causing casualties. One person was reportedly killed in the village of Drobysheve, with additional injuries reported.
Russian missiles and drone strikes also targeted Ukrainian military facilities and energy infrastructure across central regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, as part of a systematic assault on critical infrastructure.
The ground offensive operations by Russian forces in the broader region have seen mixed success. Ukrainian forces have reportedly recaptured some territory such as Zelenyi Hai. However, the Russian forces continue to make advances in other areas, with reports of taking the settlement of Selyonyi Hai in the Kharkiv region and making advances near Lozova in the Kharkiv region and near Popasna in the Donetsk region.
Amidst these escalating attacks, diplomatic efforts continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Russia's refusal to agree to a ceasefire, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has spoken with his counterparts from Turkey and Hungary. The European supporters of Ukraine are holding a video conference to discuss their next steps.
The goal of further negotiations for Ukraine remains a ceasefire, according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The EU chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has stressed an uncompromising stance towards Russia, stating that the security of Europe is not up for negotiation.
Meanwhile, the cities of Nikopol and the communities of Pokrowsk, Mirivka, and Marganets are affected by the Russian attacks. However, according to Lukash, no injuries or deaths have been reported in the Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
This activity reflects an escalation in drone and missile warfare in the region despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. The intensity of the conflict in Dnipropetrovsk as of August 2025 is evident, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to this ongoing conflict.
The Community policy, in light of the escalating drone and missile attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region, should prioritize the establishment of a no-fly zone to protect civilian areas from further harm.
The general news, alongside the political tensions and war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, also highlights the urgency for employment policies to support those affected by the crisis, providing reassurance and assistance to displaced individuals and communities.
