Russia massively strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: 13 casualties reported, including children
Photo: Around 30 strikes and 13 wounded in Zaporizhzhia (Getty Images)
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with missiles and drones. As a result of the massive Russian strikes, there are reports of casualties, including children, according to the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov.
"Russian troops launched at least 20 drone and 8 missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia. Several floors of a dormitory were destroyed. Preliminary reports indicate that one person may be trapped under the rubble. The rescue operation is ongoing," Fedorov says.
According to him, as of 8:20 a.m., 13 people are known to have been injured. Residents of Zaporizhzhia who were affected by the Russian attack continue to seek medical help. People are experiencing acute stress reactions, lacerations, concussions, bruises, and fractures. All victims are receiving the necessary medical care.
Among the wounded are 6 children — 3 girls and 3 boys. The children are between 3 and 6 years old.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, psychologists have assisted 27 citizens, including 7 children. The number of victims is being clarified. Search and rescue operations are continuing at one of the addresses. A canine unit has been brought in to search for people under the rubble.
Rescuers extinguished fires at other addresses. All emergency services are working at the scene.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia
On the night of October 30, powerful explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia. Russia attacked the city with drones and ballistic missiles.
According to monitoring channels, at least 4 missiles hit the city in 10 minutes. In addition, the head of the regional military administration confirmed the Russian attack, noting that the Russians had attacked an infrastructure facility.
In addition, in early October, the Russians attacked the Zaporizhzhia region with drones at night. As a result of the Russian strikes, 2 people were injured. A 50-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were injured as a result of the Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia region.
