Russia strikes regional capital with cluster munitions to maximize civilian deaths
Russian forces used cluster munitions during the attack on Dnipro. According to the mayor of the regional capital, this was done intentionally to maximize casualties among civilians and emergency services.
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The aftermath of the enemy attack on Dnipro, June 2 / © Borys Filatov
Russian troops struck Dnipro with cluster munitions to cause as many casualties as possible among civilians, police, emergency crews, and municipal workers, Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said after the June 2 attack.
«Just look under your feet. The asphalt is completely torn up. This is a cluster munition. THEY INTENTIONALLY strike with cluster munitions to cause more casualties among civilians, police, rescuers, and municipal services!!!», the statement reads.
Damaged asphalt in Dnipro / © Borys Filatov
The strike caused significant damage to residential areas. Fifty houses were damaged, seven of which were virtually destroyed. The attack also blew out more than 2,100 windows and damaged around 30 vehicles.
Efforts to eliminate the consequences of the strikes are ongoing at the sites, involving nearly two dozen pieces of heavy municipal equipment.
Some of the wounded remain in city hospitals. According to Filatov, most people sustained fractures, shrapnel wounds, and lacerations. Doctors are providing them with the necessary medical care.