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Five Killed by Russian Strike on Market in Frontline Ukrainian City
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 4, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 4, 2026
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A Russian drone struck a market in the frontline city of Nikopol on April 4, 2026, killing five and injuring 19, according to Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office, which termed the attack a war crime amid a region under near-daily bombardment.
Five Killed, 19 Wounded by Russian Strike on Market in Ukrainian City Nikopol
Details of the Russian Drone Strike in Nikopol
Casualties and Immediate Impact
KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - Five people were killed and 19 others wounded by a Russian drone strike on a market in the frontline Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday morning, Ukraine's prosecutor general's office said.
Official Statement from Prosecutor General's Office
"This is yet another war crime committed by the Russian Federation," the prosecutor's office said on Telegram.
Background: Ongoing Attacks on Nikopol
Nikopol, which faces Russian-occupied territory several kilometres away on the other bank of the Dnipro river, is a regular target of bombardment.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Max Hunder;Editing by Alison Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •Nikopol lies just across the Dnipro River from Russian‐occupied territory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, making it a frequent target of artillery and drone attacks since mid‑2022 (thefrontlinereport.com).
- •In late March 2026, Nikopol was already hit by an FPV drone strike that wounded 11 people, including a child in critical condition, underscoring the persistent threat and evolving tactics (newsukraine.rbc.ua).
- •Humanitarian reports highlight severe disruption in frontline areas like Nikopol, with reduced availability of essential goods and heightened psychological strain amid continued Russian FPV and KAB drone attacks (acaps.org).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Five killed by Russian strike on market in frontline Ukrainian city
1How many people were killed in the Russian strike on Nikopol's market?
Five people were killed in the Russian drone strike on the market in Nikopol.
2How many people were wounded in the attack?
Nineteen people were wounded in the attack on the Nikopol market.
3Who reported the strike on Nikopol's market?
The strike was reported by Ukraine's prosecutor general's office.
4What did the prosecutor general's office say about the attack?
They called it another war crime committed by the Russian Federation.
