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Russians launch drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, air defense in action

Russians launch drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, air defense in action Photo: Six drones spotted heading toward different parts of the city (Getty Images)
Author: Oleh Velhan

In the early hours of July 18, drones were spotted over Zaporizhzhia. Amid the Russian attack, air defense systems are active in the city, according to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Administration Head Ivan Fedorov.

"Our air defense is working. Please remain in safe places until the all-clear is given," Fedorov wrote at 2:41 AM Kyiv time.

Earlier, he reported that Russian drones were flying toward various districts of the city. Based on his updates, a total of six drones were detected. As of the latest information, one drone remains active over the city.

Areas with air raid alert

As of 2:48 AM Kyiv time, the air raid alert map showed active warnings in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions.

Russians launch drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, air defense in action