A Russian drone attack on the Zaporozhye region in southern Ukraine injured 26 people, including a child, on Wednesday. The information was confirmed by the Ukrainian regional governor.
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Russian attack with flying bombs in Zaporozhye PHOTO: Telegram/ DSNS Ukraine
According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian forces launched several aerial guided bombs that caused significant destruction in residential areas. “The Russians launched guided aerial bombs, destroying residential buildings and damaging infrastructure and an educational institution.”wrote the governor of the Zaporizhia region, Ivan Fedorov, in a message published on Telegram, according to News.ro. He stated that three strikes targeted the regional capital and areas on the outskirts of the city.
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Ukraine's emergency service said debris removal and damage assessment operations were still ongoing, while rescue teams searched for possible victims under the rubble.
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A city constantly under fire
The city of Zaporizhia is less than 25 kilometers from the front line in its southern area and has been bombed regularly since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The Zaporizhia region was declared annexed by Russia in September 2022, although Moscow's troops control only part of the territory. It is also home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, which has been under Russian control since the early days of the conflict, adding to security concerns in the area.
