Russian strike on high-rise in Zaporizhzhia: Death toll rises, people still trapped under rubble
Photo: The death toll is rising in Zaporizhzhia following Russia’s strike on a five-story apartment building (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
The number of people killed and injured in Russia’s strike on a five-story apartment building in Zaporizhzhia continues to rise. People are still trapped under the rubble, according to Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council.
The death toll from airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia has risen to eight, including three children.
Another 16 people were injured, including three children.
Two of the injured are in serious condition, while most of the others are in moderate condition.
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) October 10, 2026
The whereabouts of another 12 people remain unknown. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Updated at 11:53 am Kyiv time
According to the regional military administration, the death toll from Russia’s morning attack on Zaporizhzhia continues to rise.
At least 11 civilians have been killed so far, including three children.
Rescuers continue to search for people under the rubble of destroyed buildings. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Updated at 12:30 pm
The death toll in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 12, including three children.
Another 14 people have been injured, two of them in serious condition.
The whereabouts of another 12 people are being clarified.
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Zaporizhzhia (State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Zaporizhzhia (State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Zaporizhzhia (State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Zaporizhzhia (State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police)
Photo: aftermath of the strike on Zaporizhzhia (State Emergency Service of Ukraine, National Police)
Strike on Zaporizhzhia
On the morning of October 10, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, hitting a five-story residential building. People were killed and injured, and people remain trapped under the rubble.
The direct hit partially destroyed an entrance of the five-story building, with the structures collapsing at the second-floor level. Other nearby residential buildings were also damaged.
