Rescue workers were injured and infrastructure damaged as a result of Russian attacks in Nikopol and the region

On October 13, Nikopol, as well as the villages of Myrivska and Marganets communities, faced artillery and anti-aircraft fire from hostile forces, resulting in injuries to first responders and damage to critical infrastructure. The National Police in the Dnipro region have documented these actions as war crimes committed by the invaders.

In Nikopol, where one of the attacks occurred, personnel from the State Emergency Service sustained injuries while dealing with the aftermath. A utility company, nine private residences, three agricultural structures, a vehicle, a rescue service vehicle, fences, and power lines suffered damage. Buildings were extensively damaged, including their roofs, walls, facades, and windows. The personal property sustained severe harm.

During the assessment of the aftermath of the Russian attacks on the villages of the Marganets community, the police recorded damage to agricultural businesses, private homes, farm buildings, a vehicle, and power lines. In response to these acts of Russian aggression, criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 438 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, which pertains to violations of the laws and customs of war.

Foreign media representatives are still visiting Nikopol

The situation in Nikopol, a city continually subjected to shelling from Russian Federation troops, has garnered the attention of both local and international communities. Consequently, representatives from foreign and Ukrainian media outlets have been visiting the city to report real-time information. Over the past two weeks, film crews from TV3 Latvia, Al Jazeera (Israel), STB, Rada, and dniprotoday have visited Nikopol.

During their visits, journalists inquired about how the city functions under these ongoing attacks, preparations for the upcoming heating season, and the status of the city's “Invincibility Points”. Since the outset of the conflict, municipal services have been diligently organized to restore order in the city streets and promptly aid the people of Nikopol in addressing the consequences of shelling. Specialist teams conduct emergency repairs on damaged walls and roofs, with later repairs funded by the city itself.

At present, there are 11 “Invincibility Points” established in the city, each equipped with drinking and technical water, internet access, and generators for uninterrupted operation. There are also recreational areas for children to make their stay more comfortable. Journalists have visited the sites of enemy attacks, capturing images of damaged structures and the “Invincibility Points” to witness the situation firsthand.