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Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

The Russian army struck a maternity hospital in the city of Zaporizhzhia on Sunday afternoon, February 1, according to a Telegram post from Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.

According to preliminary data, as of 12:00, two people were reported injured as a result of the enemy attack.

The exact type of weapon used has not been specified. However, about an hour earlier, the Ukrainian Air Forces had warned of potential KAB missile launches toward Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region.

Aftermath of the strike

Fedorov published photos showing the aftermath of the attack on the maternity hospital. They show damage to the offices, broken windows, and smoke inside the building.

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Russians strike maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia

Photo: Russians hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/ivan_fedorov_zp)

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia region

Russian forces continue to systematically shell the Zaporizhzhia region, using drones, missiles, and aerial bombs.

In particular, last night the occupiers struck the private sector in Vilniansk. The attack damaged seven residential houses, destroyed one, caused a fire on a gas pipeline, and left people injured.

Earlier, it was reported that on the night of January 21, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging private homes and outbuildings.