Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia and region, explosions reported
Photo: Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia and the region amid Shahed drones (RBC-Ukraine collage)
A series of explosions occurred late on Sunday, November 24, in the Zaporizhzhia region. The explosions were also heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia itself, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration and local media outlets.
Several explosions were heard in the region starting around 11:40 PM (Kyiv time), followed by another wave a few minutes later.
"Explosions in the Zaporizhzhia region. Repeated explosions in the Zaporizhzhia region," the official stated on Telegram at 11:42 and 11:46 PM.
Local media also reported an explosion had been heard in Zaporizhzhia. Online sources noted that the blast was quite strong.
Enemy drones are currently being detected in the region, launched by Russian forces in multiple waves since the evening.
It is also reported online that air defense systems are operating in Zaporizhzhia due to enemy Shahed drones.
Later, at 12:07 AM, Fedorov reported that Russian forces were "massively attacking Zaporizhzhia with Shaheds."
"An infrastructure facility was damaged. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties," the official informed.
Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia and the region
Russian forces frequently use both missile weapons and kamikaze drones, as well as guided aerial bombs, for strikes on Zaporizhzhia. The regional center and other localities are regularly subjected to shelling.
Earlier, it was reported that on November 16, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia amid an enemy attack using Shahed drones.
On November 13, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia during a hostile airstrike at night.
Additionally, on the night of November 11, Russian forces carried out three airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed, and 20 others were injured, including five children.
