On February 17, Russian forces conducted approximately 50 strikes in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, leading to the death of a 54-year-old man in the Marhanets hromada near Nikopol. The Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, confirmed that the attacks targeted three districts, causing significant destruction, including damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.

The bombardment impacted various areas, damaging an apartment block, student accommodations, over 30 houses, a transport company, and a fire station. Additionally, there were incidents of fire, such as a vehicle catching fire in the Petropavlivka hromada and damage to a residential building in the Hrushivka hromada of the Kryvyi Rih district. The attacks reflect the ongoing conflict in the region and the civilian toll it continues to take.

These strikes are part of a broader pattern of military aggression by Russia against Ukraine, particularly those areas near the frontline. As violence escalates, civilian safety remains a priority for local authorities, with efforts ongoing to address the damage and support affected communities. The international community continues to monitor these developments amid calls for increased assistance to Ukraine in its defense efforts.