Russia bombs Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia homes: Death reported, injured count climbs
Aftermath of Russia's strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)
On Saturday afternoon, March 14, Russia attacked Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, targeting a residential neighborhood, according to Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov.
The head of the military administration reported that at 3:28 PM, a threat of an aerial bomb raid was issued for the region, followed by explosions. Later, he confirmed that the city of Zaporizhzhia had been hit.
"One person was injured, an apartment building was damaged, and a fire broke out – these are the preliminary consequences of the enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia," the report said.
Later, Fedorov reported that the Russian attack hit a residential neighborhood. The number of injured has risen to 10, with people trapped under debris, and at least one person has been killed, with a 17-year-old boy among the wounded.
The State Emergency Service also confirmed the attack, detailing the damage:
"The attack damaged two private houses and resulted in a car catching fire at one address. At another location, garages covering 100 sq. m were burning. In addition, the windows of a nearby nine-story residential building were damaged,” the emergency service's post said.
Rescue teams and local authorities have released photos showing the aftermath of the strikes.
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Updated at 5:40 PM
Military administration head Ivan Fedorov reported that the number of casualties has risen again.
"Unfortunately, one man has been killed. Three men and eight women were injured, including a 17-year-old boy. Two people were trapped under debris, but they have already been rescued. A fire broke out at the site of the strike, which has now been brought under control by firefighters," the report said.
Fedorov also clarified that the city was hit by four guided aerial bombs. The attack damaged 12 multi-story residential buildings, 12 private houses, an infrastructure facility, and vehicles.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia under fire
Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region on a regular basis, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles.
On the morning of March 11, Russian troops hit a multi-story residential building with an aerial bomb. The blast wave also damaged neighboring homes, and several people were injured.
Previously, on the night of March 7, Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with a combination of cruise and ballistic missiles, guided aerial bombs, and Shahed drones. One infant was among the casualties from that attack.
