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Russian Air Strikes Kill at Least 17 in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Dnipro

Russian aerial attacks on May 5, 2026, killed at least 17 people in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Dnipro. The strikes targeted urban centers, causing significant casualties and destruction. The attacks marked a continuation of intense aerial bombardment in eastern and central Ukraine.

Russian aerial bombs struck the center of Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region on May 5, killing at least five people and wounding several others. The city of Zaporizhzhya also came under attack, with air strikes leaving at least 12 dead, while at least four others were reported killed in Dnipro. The New York Times reported that at least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhya, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked, though the New York Times did not specify casualty numbers for these locations. The Radio Free Europe/Russia (RFE/RL) report provided more detailed casualty figures, stating at least five dead in Kramatorsk and four in Dnipro.

Where Sources Diverge

rferl reports at least five dead in Kramatorsk and four in Dnipro, while nyt only mentions Dnipro and Kramatorsk without specific numbers.

rferl

at least five dead in Kramatorsk and four in Dnipro

nyt

Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked

rferl reports 12 dead in Zaporizhzhya, while nyt states at least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia.

rferl

at least 12 dead in Zaporizhzhya

nyt

at least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia

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IndependentNew York TimesMay 6, 02:07 AM
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities

At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.

PublicRadio Free EuropeMay 5, 11:49 PM
Deadly Russian Air Strikes Hit Ukrainian Cities

Russian aerial bombs struck the center of Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region on May 5, killing at least five people and wounding several others. The city of Zaporizhzhya also came under attack, with air strikes leaving at least 12 dead, while at least four others were reported killed in Dnipro.