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Russian Drone Strike Devastates Dnipro Media Center, Injures Two

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

A mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro on November 17 severely damaged the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio.
The attack caused extensive destruction, including a large fire that destroyed the main studio and damaged the building's structure, but no staff were present.
Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on media infrastructure, which also injured two people and damaged residential areas and vehicles.
Despite the destruction, Suspilne continues to broadcast news on digital platforms.

History

Historical Context

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Dnipro has faced numerous attacks, including a significant drone strike on November 17, 2022, damaging residential buildings and media facilities. The Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported over 100 incidents of attacks on its infrastructure, raising alarms about press freedom and the future of independent journalism amid ongoing conflict.

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Story summary

A mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro on November 17 severely damaged the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio.
The attack caused extensive destruction, including a large fire that destroyed the main studio and damaged the building's structure, but no staff were present.
Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on media infrastructure, which also injured two people and damaged residential areas and vehicles.
Despite the destruction, Suspilne continues to broadcast news on digital platforms.

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