Victims rise in Zaporizhzhia after Russian attack
The number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia after the shelling on September 29 has nearly doubled. Currently, there are already 11 wounded, reports the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region.
"As a result of the earlier massive airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, preliminary reports indicate that the number of casualties has increased to 11 people, including two who were rescued. The number of injured is being confirmed," the statement reads.
According to rescuers, a multi-story building sustained damage from the 1st to the 4th floor at one location.
"During the recovery efforts, emergency workers rescued a woman from the rubble. The injured woman has been transported to a medical facility," the State Emergency Service added.
In addition, rescuers extinguished fires in 9 vehicles and 5 garages, covering a total area of 300 square meters.
"In other locations, one single-story residential building was partially destroyed, and another 10 were damaged. Emergency services extinguished a gas pipeline fire. The emergency rescue operations have been completed," the agency added.