Daily Flyer - June 24, 2025
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Russia struck Dnipro with ballistic missiles and hit a civilian train

Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, targeting civilian infrastructure and striking a passenger train, local officials reported. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor said the morning assault ignited a massive fire and damaged a dormitory, gymnasium, and administrative building. The nearby town of Samarske was also hit. Lysak confirmed that at least 9 people were killed and 153 were injured in Dnipro. In Samarske, two people were killed and 11 wounded, with half of the hospitalized victims in critical condition.

Ukraine’s national railway company reported that a train traveling from Odesa to Zaporizhzhia was damaged in the attack, though no passengers or railway workers were killed. Several people sustained injuries and are receiving medical care. The company is preparing a replacement train to evacuate passengers safely to Zaporizhzhia. The strike coincided with the start of a NATO summit in The Hague, where Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed that Russia remains the alliance’s most immediate and long-term threat.

Russians hit an educational facility in Odesa Oblast, three killed and 12 injured

Three people were killed and at least 12 others injured when a Russian ballistic missile struck the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast on June 23, according to Governor Oleh Kiper. The missile hit a local educational institution, completely destroying the building and leaving several people — including members of the teaching staff — possibly trapped under the rubble. Fortunately, no children were present at the time, as schools are closed for summer break. The Ukrainian Air Force reported tracking two high-speed ballistic targets approaching the city just before the strike.
By the evening, a 60-year-old woman had succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, bringing the death toll to three. Eight people remained hospitalized, including three in serious condition, while others, including two teenagers, were treated for moderate injuries or received outpatient care. Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, a historic Black Sea city known for its Akkerman Fortress, now joins the growing list of Ukrainian towns where civilian infrastructure has been deliberately targeted. Under international law, such attacks on schools are prohibited and may amount to war crimes — a charge Russia continues to face as its forces strike non-military sites across Ukraine.
Russian combined strike on Kyiv: death toll rose to nine

The total number of victims after the Russian deadly missile strike on Kyiv has been updated to 9, a mother and her 11-year-old daughter were found dead under the rubble. The total number of injured is 33.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast claimed the lives of 3 people, including an 8-year-old boy

Russian forces launched a deadly drone attack on Sumy Oblast overnight on June 24, killing three people — including an 8-year-old boy — and injuring six others, local officials reported. The strike hit a settlement near Verkhnia Syrovatka around midnight, according to Governor Oleh Hryhorov. The victims included the child, a man, and a woman. As of early morning, six people — including three children — have been hospitalized and are receiving medical care.
The attack damaged about 30 residential buildings, four cars, and sparked a large-scale fire. Police, rescue workers, and medics are responding at the scene.
Russians hit Ground Forces training centre in Chernihiv Oblast with a drone
Russian forces attacked a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center in Chernihiv Oblast on June 24, using Shahed-type kamikaze drones, according to the Ground Forces Command. The strike injured one soldier, who was promptly taken to a medical facility. Thanks to preemptive security measures, well-defined safety protocols, and the high level of personnel preparedness, the attack did not result in greater casualties.
The Ground Forces Command emphasized that additional protective measures are being implemented to safeguard military personnel against future missile and drone strikes. The command called on all service members to remain vigilant, strictly observe safety protocols, and follow action plans during air-raid alerts to minimize risks.
Russian strikes killed four and injured five in Kherson Oblast
Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast between June 23 and 24 killed four people and injured five others, according to local officials. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported that Russian forces carried out drone and artillery strikes on 29 settlements across the region, including the regional capital, Kherson. The assaults damaged critical infrastructure, residential areas, four private homes, a shop, and several vehicles.
Kherson Oblast, located in southern Ukraine just north of Russian-occupied Crimea, has been a frequent target of Russian strikes since the start of the full-scale invasion. The region continues to face relentless attacks, leaving civilian communities and vital infrastructure under constant threat.
Six Kherson residents were injured in a Russian artillery strike this morning
Six Kherson residents were injured in a Russian artillery strike on the city’s Korabelnyi district on the morning of June 24, local officials reported. The attack began around 07:20, leaving a 61-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman with blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds. Both were hospitalized in moderate condition. Soon after, authorities confirmed that a 66-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were also injured at home during the shelling and were hospitalized with similar injuries.
Later updates from Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin stated that in total, six people — three men and three women — suffered blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds. Five of the victims are receiving hospital care, while one is being treated on an outpatient basis. The Korabelnyi district and Kherson as a whole continue to endure repeated Russian attacks as the full-scale invasion persists.