Russian drones strike Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, sparking fires and power outages
Photo: Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia (Getty Images)
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 6, targeting the city with drones, reports Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
Earlier this evening, an air raid alert was announced in the Zaporizhzhia region due to the threat of drone attacks. Residents were urged to move to shelters or safe locations immediately.
Several groups of Russian drones approached different districts, including Dniprovskyi, Zavodskyi, Oleksandrivskyi, and Voznesenivskyi. Air defense forces were active during the attack.
Photo: Aftermath of Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: Aftermath of Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: Aftermath of Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: Aftermath of Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
The first explosions were reported around 7:19 PM Kyiv time, followed by additional blasts. Observers noted between one and four drones flying over the city simultaneously.
The strikes caused fires. Residents were advised to remain in protected areas until the all-clear signal was given.
"There were direct hits. A fire has started. Currently, there is no information on casualties," Fedorov said.
Photo: Aftermath of Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
Locals also reported outages in water and electricity in some districts after the attack.
At 7:50 PM Kyiv time, Fedorov reported Russian forces sent at least seven drones toward Zaporizhzhia.
"Several fires broke out in the city. There is no information on casualties so far," he added.
Russian attacks across Ukraine
In the evening, air raid alerts were announced in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of drones.
Over 90 Russian drones were launched across Ukraine overnight on September 6. Eight locations were hit, and debris fell in several other areas.
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 68 drones in the north and east of the country. Meanwhile, Russia targeted railway infrastructure in the Donetsk region overnight.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that the section before Sloviansk lost power, causing delays for multiple trains.
