Russia hits Zaporizhzhia with drones, leaves people injured, buildings damaged

Mon, July 13, 2026 - 00:43

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Data available so far on Russia's most recent assault on Zaporizhzhia

Russia hits Zaporizhzhia with drones, leaves people injured, buildings damaged

Building damaged by Russian drones in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on the evening of July 12 (photo: t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russian troops launched strikes on Zaporizhzhia city in Ukraine on the evening of Sunday, July 12. The attack damaged residential buildings and injured civilians, Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov reported.

He said an air raid alert was issued in the city at around 9:54 p.m. local time due to Russian tactical aircraft activity. Later, a drone threat was also reported, and explosions were heard across the region.

"Two people were injured, and apartment buildings were damaged... The victims are receiving medical assistance," Fedorov wrote, adding that Russian forces had hit Zaporizhzhia with drones.

Later, the regional military administration chief said the injured were women aged 73 and 32. Both were hospitalized. He also provided details about the damage, noting that one of the city's hospitals had been hit as well.

"Facades, windows, balconies, and roofs of residential buildings, as well as vehicles, were damaged. A fire also broke out, and emergency crews are currently working to extinguish it," the official added.

Outcomes of Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia city, Ukraine, on the evening of July 12 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)

Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia

Notably, Russian forces attack the city of Zaporizhzhia on a regular basis. On July 10, in particular, Russian troops struck the city with guided aerial bombs, hitting both residential and non-residential buildings. At least 15 private homes were damaged or destroyed, and residents of an apartment building had to be evacuated.

Also, on July 9, Russian forces struck a gas station. The attack sparked a fire that destroyed both vehicles and the gas station itself.

In addition, Russian troops hit the city with drones and guided aerial bombs on July 7, damaging a private home and railway infrastructure.

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