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Russian military shells Zaporizhzhia region: Woman killed

Russian military shells Zaporizhzhia region: Woman killed Illustrative photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: Daria Shekina

Russian aggressors once again shelled the Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday, August 19th. A woman was killed as a result of the attack, according to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.

In the morning, the Russians shelled Huliai-Pole and the community with artillery and salvo fire rocket systems.

"Unfortunately, a couple was affected by the strike: a 56-year-old woman was killed, and a 61-year-old man was injured. He was promptly transported to a medical facility," the message states.

Ukraine under attack tonight

The Russian army attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones, releasing 17 UAVs from the Kursk region. Anti-aircraft defense forces shot down 15 Shahed drones.

As a result of the attacks, there is damage in the Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr regions.

Furthermore, on the afternoon of August 19, occupants shelled the center of Chernihiv. Presumably, the Russians hit with a ballistic missile. According to preliminary information, there are wounded and killed individuals.