Firefighters of the State Emergency Service work at the site of the ballistic missile impact (part of the house is directed to the epicenter of the explosion).

Firefighters of the State Emergency Service work at the site of the ballistic missile impact (part of the house is directed to the epicenter of the explosion).

08 Mar, 2025 - Andriy Dubchak - Nadia Karpova

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath

On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Russian army carried out three missile strikes on the city of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region.

One of the missiles hit a courtyard between residential five-story buildings in the city center.

At least four people have been confirmed dead, and 18 others injured. These numbers may rise as Frontliner reporters, who arrived at the scene hours after the attack, witnessed rescue workers recovering human remains.

According to the military, the Russian army likely used North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles in the strike.

The facade of the building facing away from the epicenter of the explosion. The explosion was so powerful that even on this side the windows and frames were blown out.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — The facade of the building facing away from the epicenter of the explosion. The explosion was so powerful that even on this side the windows and frames were blown out.

A car with its headlights on was destroyed by the explosion.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — A car with its headlights on was destroyed by the explosion.

Local residents are discussing the consequences of the explosion.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — Local residents are discussing the consequences of the explosion.

Rescuers are extinguishing the fire from the side of the five-story building opposite the explosion epicenter.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — Rescuers are extinguishing the fire from the side of the five-story building opposite the explosion epicenter.

Rescuers and police officers near the bags with the bodies of the victims.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — Rescuers and police officers near the bags with the bodies of the victims.

Blood and medical gloves on the asphalt near one of the destroyed five-story buildings.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — Blood and medical gloves on the asphalt near one of the destroyed five-story buildings.

Employees of the State Emergency Service and the police near the bags with the bodies of the dead.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — Employees of the State Emergency Service and the police near the bags with the bodies of the dead.

An employee of the State Emergency Service searches the area.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — An employee of the State Emergency Service searches the area.

The body of the deceased in a plastic bag.

Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath — The body of the deceased in a plastic bag.

Authors:Andriy Dubchak & Nadia Karpova

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