A Russian ballistic missile hit the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Tuesday morning, killing five people and wounding 25 others, local officials reported.

The Ukrainian Air Force issued a ballistic missile alert around 11:29 a.m. Kyiv time, followed by confirmation of the strike on the city. Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, provided updates via Telegram. By 2:10 p.m., he reported four fatalities and 25 injuries, all hospitalized with many in serious condition. A 40-year-old man later succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to five.

Emergency services responded to a fire sparked by the explosion. Damage included shattered windows in nearby stores, traces of blast on streets, and at least three damaged cars. One report indicated the missile struck near a highway, causing shrapnel injuries consistent with the wounded's conditions.

No specific military target was identified in initial reports, and the strike occurred in a civilian area during daylight hours. Volunteers provided first aid at the scene before professional responders arrived.

This attack follows other recent Russian strikes in the region. On Monday, Russian forces targeted railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, forcing the evacuation of 500 passengers from a commuter train with no injuries. Earlier Tuesday, a Shahed drone hit an administrative building in Chernihiv, injuring two people.

Dnipro, a major industrial center in central-eastern Ukraine, has faced repeated Russian missile and drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The city and surrounding Dnipropetrovsk region have seen dozens of strikes, resulting in over 140 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries to date. Officials continue to assess the full extent of Tuesday's damage as rescue efforts wrap up.