Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: Death toll rises to six
Photo: Emergency and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia at the site of Russian strike on December 10 (t.me/dsns_telegram)
The death toll from yesterday's Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia has risen. As of the morning of December 11, six victims have been confirmed, up from four reported the evening before, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
"Currently, six citizens are known to have died, and 22 people have been injured as a result of the strike in Zaporizhzhia," the emergency services reported.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine also added that rescue operations are ongoing, with all city emergency services at the scene. Psychologists from the Service are providing assistance to citizens.
The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration clarified that four people remain trapped under the rubble of a building in the Voznesenivskyi district, which was destroyed by a Russian missile strike.
The Ukrainian National Police reported that five people may still be under the debris.
"22 people, including 12 women, nine men, and a 5-year-old girl, have sustained injuries of varying severity. Police officers, rescuers, volunteers, and relevant city services continue to work at the scene," the National Police stated.
Shelling of Zaporizhzhia on December 10
On December 10, Russian forces launched a missile strike on central Zaporizhzhia. Local authorities reported that Russians hit a private hospital building.
The Regional Military Administration confirmed that the hospital was destroyed, and nearby buildings were also damaged.
As a result of the Russian strike, casualties were reported, with over twenty people injured. Emergency and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, emphasizing that each such assault underscores the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Additionally, it was reported overnight that two women were rescued from the rubble at the site of the strike in Zaporizhzhia. They had been trapped for more than seven hours.
