Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad on Thursday, killing three people and injuring 19 others. Regional officials said the attack involved guided aerial bombs. The casualties included a two-year-old child.
According to Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration head Oleksandr Hanzha, the strike targeted Pavlohrad during the day. Emergency responders were deployed to the affected area. Authorities continued rescue and damage assessment operations.
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The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the death toll and injury figures. Officials said 19 people were wounded in the attack, including a two-year-old child. The extent of property damage was not immediately disclosed.
Meanwhile, local authorities launched an investigation into the strike. Emergency services worked to assist victims and secure the affected area. Officials urged residents to remain alert as the security situation remained unstable.
The latest attack came as fighting between Russia and Ukraine continued across multiple regions. Therefore, civilians remain vulnerable to missile and aerial strikes. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly called for increased international support.
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Additionally, regional officials said rescue teams were continuing operations following the bombing. Medical personnel treated the injured while authorities documented the impact of the attack. Further updates were expected as assessments continued.
Pavlohrad, located in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, has faced repeated Russian attacks during the war. Officials continue monitoring the situation and providing assistance to affected residents. Investigations into the strike remain ongoing.