By By Elizabeth Ugbo
Russian and Ukrainian forces carried out drone strikes overnight and in recent days.
The attacks hit civilians in Ukraine and Russia, including Nikopol and Vladimir region.
These strikes targeted buses, homes, and vehicles, killing and injuring civilians.
Both sides escalated drone warfare amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Officials say the attacks aim to weaken morale and disrupt civilian life.
Drone Strike Hits Nikopol Passenger Bus
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Nikopol.
The bus was arriving at a stop when the explosion occurred.
Civilians inside and nearby suffered casualties in the attack.
Local officials confirmed at least three deaths and 12 injuries.
Oleksandr Ganzha described the strike as a direct attack on civilians.
The blast destroyed the vehicle and scattered debris across the street.
Emergency teams rushed survivors to nearby medical facilities.
Child Killed in Dnipropetrovsk Region House Fire Attack
A separate drone strike hit the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight.
The attack triggered a house fire that killed an 11-year-old boy.
Five other people suffered injuries during the incident.
Governor Ganzha reported the attack shortly after emergency response operations.
Rescue teams controlled the fire and evacuated nearby residents quickly.
Authorities continue investigating damage across the affected area.
Russian Region Also Hit by Ukrainian Drone Strike
A Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in Vladimir Oblast.
The strike killed a child and two adults, according to officials.
A five-year-old girl sustained burn injuries and received hospital treatment.
The attack occurred over 500 kilometers from the frontline zone.
Local authorities described significant structural damage to the building.
Rising Drone Warfare Across Frontlines
Drone attacks have increased across the Russia–Ukraine war zone.
Both sides now target infrastructure and civilian areas more frequently.
Energy systems and transport routes remain key strategic targets.
Officials warn that escalation may worsen humanitarian conditions further.
The conflict has already displaced millions and caused widespread destruction.
