Russian Attacks Kill 8 in Dnipropetrovsk Region Overnight

Russian forces launched nearly 30 attacks across Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing eight people and injuring 11, regional officials said. The strikes damaged homes, infrastructure and industrial facilities as Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 111 out of 139 drones launched by Russia during the latest mass overnight attack. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied As a result of the night strikes by Russia on May 13 in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine, 8 people were killed and 11 were injured. (Photo by Dnipropetrovska ODA) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region killed eight people and injured 11 others, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on Wednesday, May 13. In a morning update, Hanzha said Russian forces carried out nearly 30 attacks across three districts of the region overnight, damaging homes, infrastructure, vehicles and industrial facilities. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . In the Nikopol district, Russian attacks targeted Nikopol and several surrounding communities, injuring three people, including a 16-year-old boy hospitalized in moderate condition. The Synelnykove district also came under attack, with more than 20 homes damaged. Two people were killed there overnight. Another four people were killed in a separate strike on the district the previous day, while four others were injured, including a 50-year-old man reported to be in serious condition. In Kryvyi Rih, strikes damaged an industrial enterprise, infrastructure and a gas pipeline. Two people were killed and four injured, Hanzha said. According to Ukraine’s Air Force , Russia launched 139 drones overnight, including Shahed drones, decoys and other UAVs from multiple directions, including Russia and occupied Crimea. Ukraine’s air defenses shot down or electronically suppressed 111 drones by 8 a.m., the Air Force said. Officials reported confirmed drone strikes at 13 locations and falling debris at four sites, while warning that dozens of drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as the attack continued. Other Topics of Interest Russia Demands Bosnia OHR Office Closure After Schmidt Departure Russia has urged the immediate closure of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia following the resignation of German diplomat Christian Schmidt. Moscow argues the body undermines Bosnia’s sovereignty, while the US supports its continued role. The dispute reflects wider divisions over the country’s post‑war governance and future stability. The Air Force added that the attack was still ongoing as dozens of Russian drones continued flying across Ukrainian airspace Wednesday morning. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.