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Dnipro is Ukraine's fourth-largest city, with about one million inhabitants. It is located in the eastern part of Ukraine, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on the Dnipro River, after which its name is derived. Dnipro is the administrative centre of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Jul 9, 2024 · Dnipro, city, south-central Ukraine. It lies along the Dnieper River, near its confluence with the Samara. Founded in 1783 as Katerynoslav on the river’s north bank, the settlement was moved to its present site on the south bank in 1786.
Jan 15, 2023 · On January 14, Russia launched a new massive attack on Ukrainian cities. In Dnipro, one of the Х-22 cruise missiles hit a nine-story residential building, completely destroying one of the ...
Jul 3, 2024 · At least five people have been killed by a Russian drone and missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, officials say. A further 53 people were injured in the blast early on...
Mar 2, 2022 · Ukrainians in Dnipro are huddled in underground shelters as they wait for Russian forces to arrive - but many say they are ready to defend the city.
Jun 9, 2023 · Ukrainian troops are fighting to push Russian troops back from the western side of the Dnipro river, which Russia has controlled since the first week of the invasion.
May 5, 2023 · In areas out of range of Russian artillery, the Dnipro remains a vital part of Ukrainian life. People flock to its banks to find moments of solace and reprieve.
Nov 24, 2023 · Ostapenko is a member of the “Sons of Thunder” drone unit, part of Ukraine’s operation to cross the Dnipro, pushing back Russian forces and establishing a sustained presence on the left bank.
Dec 2, 2023 · Bands of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to take back territory on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, an area long controlled by Russia, have been bombed by Russian warplanes, assaulted by...
The supplies are for Ukrainian fighters, as well as anyone forced to flee to Dnipro from fighting elsewhere. But it's also a stockpile for if the strategic city comes under siege itself.
