Russian drone hits food shop in Nikopol district, injuring four including a child

A Russian attack drone hit a food shop in a village of the Pokrovske hromada (community), Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, shortly after 09:00 on Saturday 24 October. Four people were injured, one of them a minor. The National Police of Ukraine reported the incident.

According to police, people were inside the shop when it was struck. A 14-year-old boy suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital in Dnipro. Three men aged 45 to 58 were also hurt; their condition is described as moderate. All of them are receiving the necessary medical treatment.

Damage

The attack damaged the shop itself and a metal fence. Police investigative teams are continuing to collect information to establish the full consequences of the strike.

The source does not name the specific village or give further details about the drone.