Russian strikes spark fires in Zaporizhzhia, damage homes, injure children
Fires in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia following recent Russian attack (photo: t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)
Russian forces were targeting Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine throughout most of Saturday, July 18. During the second half of the day, the strikes damaged homes and a business, while several people were injured, Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov reports.
According to his statements, air raid alerts were in effect in the city from 4:20 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. due to the threat of drone attacks, guided aerial bombs, and ballistic missiles.
The first strikes hit the city at around 5:00 p.m. Later, Fedorov said Russian troops used guided aerial bombs to strike a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, destroying and damaging homes and outbuildings.
"Five people were injured, including a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl. All of the victims are receiving the necessary medical care," the statement said.
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Damaged homes and other harm caused by the recent Russian assault on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
At 7:35 p.m., the regional military head said Russian forces had launched another attack on Zaporizhzhia. This time, the strike hit warehouse facilities, sparking a fire.
A warehouse caught fire in Zaporizhzhia after the latest attack by Russia on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
At 8:20 p.m., Fedorov reported that another fire had broken out as a result of the attack. No casualties had been reported at that time.
"A Russian drone strike set fire to facilities at a food industry enterprise," he said.
Other consequences of the same-day continuing Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Other consequences of the same-day continuing Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Other consequences of the same-day continuing Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Other consequences of the same-day continuing Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on July 18 (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Other attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Earlier today, reports emerged that Russian drones hit a locomotive and a passenger train in the Zaporizhzhia region. Fortunately, all passengers and the train crew were evacuated in time.
Also, Russians struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs on July 16. That strike destroyed residential homes and damaged multiple buildings.
