On the night of February 16-17, Russian forces conducted a series of attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, particularly affecting the city of Dnipro. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, reported that the assaults resulted in a fire in one of the city's districts, damaging an administrative building and a vehicle. Fortunately, early assessments indicated that there were no reported casualties at that time.

The situation escalated in the morning when Hanzha detailed the extent of the damage, revealing that Russian attacks involved missiles, drones, artillery, and aerial bombs, impacting five districts in total. Not only was Dnipro affected, but Kryvyi Rih also sustained damage, along with various homes and facilities in the surrounding hromadas, including Krynychky and Pokrovske. The strategic implications of these attacks suggest a continued effort by Russia to exert control and instill terror in civilian populations in Ukraine, as these regions are crucial for both military logistics and civilian morale.

This latest incident contributes to the ongoing conflict which has seen repeated attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and communities. It underscores the precarious situation for civilians in war-affected areas like Dnipro, emphasizing the need for humanitarian support and international attention to the effects of such military operations. Furthermore, with winter conditions complicating rescue and recovery efforts, the local government faces significant challenges in responding to the destruction left in the wake of these attacks.