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Ukraine downs drones, missiles in overnight attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

by Nate Ostiller and The Kyiv Independent news desk October 3, 2023 8:50 AM 1 min read
Damaged buildings in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after Russian strikes on Oct. 2-3, 2023. (Photo: Serhii Lysak/Telegram)
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Ukrainian forces shot down 13 drones and one missile over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast during nighttime attacks on Oct. 2-3, Governor Serhii Lysak wrote on Telegram.

Falling debris damaged civilian infrastructure, but firefighters quickly controlled the ensuing blaze.

In Pavlohrad, located 75 kilometers east of the regional capital Dnipro, a drone and other debris from downed drones struck a factory, causing a fire and other damage.

Also in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian shelling hit the Myrivska community, causing additional destruction to private homes.

Lysak wrote that no casualties were reported.

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