Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia: attack consequences
Photo: aftermath of drone attack being cleared (Getty Images)
Explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region during the night of June 25. Before that, the Ukrainian Air Force had reported a high-speed target and UAVs in the area, as well as Shahed drones approaching from the Black Sea.
The consequences of the strike on Zaporizhzhia were reported by Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
On the evening of June 24, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert.
"Explosions in the Zaporizhzhia region. Stay in safe places until the all-clear," wrote Ivan Fedorov on his channel at 01:04 AM Kyiv time, urging residents not to leave shelters.
Before the explosions, the Ukrainian Air Force had reported the detection of a high-speed aerial target heading toward the city. An air raid alert was declared across the entire region.
As of now, it is known that the recent attack on Zaporizhzhia caused damage to civilian infrastructure in one of the city’s districts: windows were shattered in residential buildings, and several vehicles were damaged.
Preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties. Emergency services are currently working at the scene to inspect the area and document the aftermath.
Zaporizhzhia regional governor Ivan Fedorov urged residents not to ignore air raid alerts and to immediately seek shelter during missile threats.
UPD: As of 3:47 AM Kyiv time, it was reported that Russian forces launched four strikes on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings, outbuildings, and vehicles.
Two men, aged 31 and 35, were injured. One of them was hospitalized and is in moderate condition, according to doctors. He is receiving all necessary medical care.
The day before, Russian drones targeted an energy service crew in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one worker.
On June 22, a ballistic missile strike left thousands of residents without electricity.
On June 18, a Russian drone attack destroyed a Nova Poshta office, and on June 14, a drone strike in central Zaporizhzhia burned down a humanitarian aid warehouse, with damages estimated at $3 million.
