A Russian drone strike near the frontline town of Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine killed at least five people and injured at least seven, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk region said on Monday.
The attack occurred close to the active combat zone, regional authorities said, and initial casualty reports were provided by the governor's office. Details on the identities of the victims and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
The strike is the latest in a series of incidents in areas near the front line, underscoring the continued risk to communities situated close to active military operations. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that settlements near the fighting remain vulnerable to aerial and artillery strikes.
Authorities said the casualty figures are preliminary and could change as emergency and investigative teams continue to work at the scene. International and local monitoring agencies often rely on regional statements in the immediate aftermath of such attacks as they corroborate details.