Russian strike hits downtown Zaporizhzhia, casualties continue to climb
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)
Russian forces launched an attack on central Zaporizhzhia, leaving civilians injured, according to the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Aftermath of the attack
According to Fedorov, Russian forces struck the city's central district. Initial reports indicated that several people had been injured, but the number of casualties continued to rise.
"Three people have now been injured. The number of casualties of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia is increasing," Fedorov said.
Emergency responders and all relevant city services are working at the impact site.
Russian strike hits downtown Zaporizhzhia, casualties continue to climb pic.twitter.com/4QGVrFoEkX
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Information about the damage and the condition of the injured is still being updated.
Fedorov said the Russian army carried out guided bomb (KAB) strikes on Zaporizhzhia, hitting both residential and non-residential buildings. At least 15 private homes have been destroyed or damaged.
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Photo: The Russian army carried out guided bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
One person was killed in the attack, while at least four others were injured, including a child.
Emergency crews and firefighters are working to contain fires that broke out at the impact sites.
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
At least 15 private houses were destroyed or damaged in Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia pic.twitter.com/S0r2d1HHqX
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) July 10, 2026
Residents are being evacuated due to the ongoing danger
Because of the extensive damage, rescuers are evacuating residents from one of the apartment buildings.
The regional military administration warned that the threat to civilians remains high, as unexploded ordnance has been found in the area.
Residents are urged to stay in safe locations and strictly follow the instructions of police officers and emergency responders.
Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region have been under frequent Russian attacks in recent weeks. On July 9, Russian forces struck a gas station in the regional capital with a drone. The attack sparked a large fire, and one man was injured.
A day earlier, on July 8, the Russian military launched several guided aerial bomb strikes on the city. The attack left thousands of residents without electricity and damaged a local business and a garage cooperative.
The threat of further Russian strikes remains high, and authorities continue to urge residents to stay in shelters during air raid alerts.
