Russia strikes residential high-rise in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, people trapped under rubble
Photo: Russian forces hit residential apartment building in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)
Aftermath of the strike
The Russian attack damaged a multi-story residential building.
The strike caused structural damage, trapping civilians under the debris.
Emergency responders and specialized rescue teams are working at the scene, clearing the rubble and trying to reach those trapped.
Updated at 6:20 p.m.
According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, 18 people are currently known to have required medical assistance following the Russian attack.
At the same time, reports that people may still be trapped under the rubble have not been confirmed.
Russian attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region
In recent days, Russian forces have significantly intensified attacks on residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, using guided aerial bombs and drones.
On July 19, Russian guided bombs destroyed two floors of a five-story apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, killing two people and injuring at least ten others.
On July 21, Russian forces again struck residential areas of the city with guided bombs, causing civilian deaths and injuries.
Russia has also continued its drone attacks. On July 22, a Russian drone struck an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, sparking a major fire at a food processing plant and injuring several people.
