Russian Drone Strike on Nikopol Market Kills Five Civilians
On the morning of April 4, 2026, a Russian drone struck a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region. The attack occurred at approximately 9:50 AM local time, killing five people—three women and two men—and wounding at least 25 others. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha confirmed the casualties, noting that a 14-year-old girl was among those in critical condition. The strike is part of an intensified campaign of daytime aerial attacks targeting civilian infrastructure.
Date: April 4, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5