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Nighttime Russian attack damages 16 apartment blocks, gymnasium, pool in Dnipro – mayor

A nighttime Russian attack damaged 16 multi-story residential buildings and a gymnasium in Dnipro, shattering about 500 windows across the buildings, Mayor of Dnipro Borys Filatov reported.

On Wednesday morning, Dnipro's mayor, Borys Filatov, reported that a nighttime Russian attack had caused extensive damage across the city. The assault destroyed 16 multi-story residential buildings, a gymnasium, several retail shops, and a swimming pool. Specialists have been tasked with conducting further inspections of the damaged structures, which include about 500 shattered windows across the buildings.

No casualties were reported in the horror of the attack. City services and charities have been tirelessly working at the scene since morning to assist those affected. To aid residents in applying for state assistance under the e-Recovery program, a headquarters of the Central City District Administration has been established. Despite the devastation, Filatov expressed gratitude for the support being shown to the people of Dnipro during this difficult time.

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