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Report on the Attack on Dnipro City and Its Implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Overview of the Incident

On Tuesday, the city of Dnipro was subjected to an enemy attack, as confirmed by Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration (RMA), via Telegram. The attack involved a series of explosions, indicating the use of ballistic missiles targeting the city.

Details of the Attack

“The enemy attacked Dnipro. A series of explosions rang out.”

Authorities are currently clarifying the extent of the damage and consequences resulting from the attack.

Connection to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The attack on Dnipro poses significant challenges to several Sustainable Development Goals, notably:

1. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • The safety and resilience of urban areas like Dnipro are compromised by such attacks.
   • Ensuring the protection of infrastructure and citizens is critical to maintaining sustainable urban development.
2. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Explosions and missile attacks threaten the health and well-being of the population.
   • Emergency response and healthcare services must be strengthened to mitigate these impacts.
3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
   • Conflict and violence undermine peace and security, essential for sustainable development.
   • Efforts to restore peace and uphold justice are vital in affected regions.

Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting

• Authorities continue to assess the situation and gather information on the consequences of the attack.
• Further updates will be provided as more details become available.

Additional Information

For more details, refer to the related report: Explosions in Dnipro: the city is under attack from ballistic missiles (24.06.25, 11:06).

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
   • The article discusses an enemy attack on the city of Dnipro, highlighting issues of conflict and violence which directly relate to SDG 16’s focus on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies.
2. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • The attack on an urban area (Dnipro city) raises concerns about the safety, resilience, and sustainability of cities under conflict conditions.
3. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • The explosions and attacks imply potential impacts on health and well-being of the population.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Identified

1. SDG 16 Targets
   • 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
   • 16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
2. SDG 11 Targets
   • 11.5 Reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected by disasters, including armed conflicts, and substantially decrease the economic losses.
   • 11.b Increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters.
3. SDG 3 Targets
   • 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection and access to quality essential health-care services.
   • 3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article

1. Indicators related to SDG 16
   • 16.1.4: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age.
   • 16.6.1: Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (implied through the need for effective response and transparency).
2. Indicators related to SDG 11
   • 11.5.1: Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population.
   • 11.5.2: Direct economic loss in relation to global GDP caused by disasters (implied through the attack consequences).
3. Indicators related to SDG 3
   • 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services.
   • 3.d.1: International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity and health emergency preparedness.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets and Indicators

Source: unn.ua