Incendiary

Incendiary event in Dnipropetrovsk, Vasylkivka area, Ukraine on Mon 19th January 2026

19th January 2026

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Overnight, a Russian Geran-2 drone struck the railway bridge in the town of Vasylkivka, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The drone was equipped with a phosphorus warhead, which resulted in a fire breaking out that burned for over 3 hours, melting the metal of the bridge.

Since then, at least 2 more Geran strikes have been carried out on a different target in Vasylkivka.

Bridge coordinates: 48.20796, 36.00145

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Dnipropetrovsk ( Vasylkivka area )

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