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Russia massively strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: 1 killed, 24 wounded reported

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: 1 killed, 24 wounded reported Photo: aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On Tuesday afternoon, April 22, the Russian army attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. It is already known that more than 20 injured and 1 killed, according to the head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.

Russian guided aerial bomb hit an infrastructure facility, the other hit a residential area and a house.

According to preliminary data, a person was killed and 22 were injured as a result of the Russian strike. All the injured are currently receiving all the necessary assistance.

"There are 3 children among the wounded. All of them are hospitalized. Doctors assess their condition as moderate," said Fedorov.

Read more about the aftermath of the strike and what is happening in Zaporizhzhia in RBC-Ukraine's report.

Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration

At the same time, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine clarifies that the number of victims has increased to 24 people, including 4 children.

Fedorov said that among the victims, boys aged 16, 14, 4, and 3 are currently in the hospital. Doctors assess their condition as moderate. The children are being provided with all necessary assistance.

Russian strikes on Ukraine

This morning, the Russian army launched several groups of attack drones at Ukraine. In particular, it was reported that air defense systems were operating in the Kyiv region.

Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones. At least 12 arrivals were recorded in the city in an hour. There have been reports of injuries and a fire.