The Ukrainian city of Nikopol has declared a day of mourning following a deadly Russian missile strike on a local market. The attack, which occurred on April 4, 2026, resulted in multiple casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
According to verified reports from Ukrainian officials and international news agencies, the strike killed at least four people and injured dozens more. Emergency services worked through the night to rescue survivors from the rubble of damaged buildings and shops.
Nikopol, located in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian forces since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The latest attack has drawn condemnation from international leaders, who have called for an immediate end to strikes on civilian areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation following the attack, vowing to strengthen the country's air defense systems. The United Nations has documented numerous similar attacks on populated areas throughout the conflict, which constitute violations of international humanitarian law.
