Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Fatality and injured reported
Photo: aftermath of the attack (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia on the morning of Friday, October 9. The attack killed one person and left others injured, according to Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
At around 05:15 am Kyiv time, he reported that Russian forces had hit a residential building. However, he later clarified that the strike had hit an area near a multi-story apartment building.
Semikin initially reported that one person had been injured in the attack. Later, reports emerged of a fatality and an increase in the number of casualties.
"A man was killed in the enemy strike. Two people were injured," the statement said.
Semikin later clarified that Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia. One person has been confirmed dead, while the number of injured has risen to five.
"The enemy attacked a residential area. One of the strikes hit near an extracurricular education facility," the statement said.
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Russian forces had carried out six strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council, the number of people injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to seven.
Zaporizhzhia attacks
A few days ago, on October 7, Russian forces attacked a transport infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia. In response, the authorities warned that traffic could be restricted on certain sections of the road.
We also reported that Russian forces had changed their tactics for striking Zaporizhzhia. In particular, October 8 marked the third consecutive day of Russian attacks using aerial bombs. The enemy is also deliberately targeting bridges.
