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Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Fri, May 15, 2026 - 12:53
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Thick black smoke rose above the city
Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged in the Russian attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

On May 15, Russians struck Zaporizhzhia, causing the city to be shrouded in black smoke. One person is confirmed killed, and three others have been wounded, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.

"Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia. A fuel and lubricant tanker was damaged, causing black smoke to be visible over the city," Fedorov reported.

Later, he clarified that the Russians had struck an industrial infrastructure facility. A fire broke out due to damage to the tanker carrying fuel and lubricants.

According to him, one person was killed, and three others were injured as a result of the Russian attack.

Medical personnel assess the condition of two of the victims as critical. Another man is in moderate condition.

All the injured have been hospitalized. They are receiving the necessary medical care.

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russia strikes Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Killed and injured reported

Photo: A fuel tanker was damaged as a result of the attack (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russian strikes on Ukraine on May 15

Today, Russians attacked a commuter train in the Zaporizhzhia region with a drone. The strike hit near one of the train cars. Two passengers were injured.

On the night of May 15, the Odesa region came under a combined Russian missile and drone attack. People were injured, and damage to residential areas was also reported.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 6 missiles and 141 attack drones at Ukraine from various directions last night.

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed most of the Russian targets, but hits were recorded in some regions.

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