Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack, casualties reported
The injured are currently receiving assistance (Photo: facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA)
Russian forces once again attacked Zaporizhzhia overnight on May 29. As a result of the attack, a multi-story building was damaged, and people were injured, according to a Telegram post by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.
It is not yet known exactly what the Russians used to carry out the attack. However, overnight, there was a threat of drone attacks in the region, and toward morning, a threat of guided bombs. Explosions were heard in the region at 04:15 Kyiv time.
According to Fedorov, the attack on Zaporizhzhia caused a fire in the city.
He wrote: "A multi-story building has been damaged. Windows and balconies in the building were destroyed. Preliminary reports indicate one person injured."
It was later reported that the number of injured rose to two. They are women aged 80 and 47, both suffering shrapnel wounds to the face, legs, and chest. They are receiving medical attention.
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia apartment block hit in Russian attack (Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Updated at 07:00
Fedorov clarified that four multi-story buildings were damaged in the city. Windows were blown out, and balconies were mangled. In addition, non-residential buildings and premises also sustained damage.
"One entrance of a residential building has been temporarily left without a gas supply," he added.
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces regularly strike Zaporizhzhia, using drones and other munitions for their attacks. On the night of May 6, for example, it was reported that the Russian army struck an industrial infrastructure facility.
Earlier, on May 5, Russian forces attacked the city with aerial bombs. As a result of that strike, cars, a store, and an industrial enterprise caught fire, and residential buildings were damaged. Dozens of people were injured.
The enemy also shelled the city on April 2. The blast wave damaged a multi-story building and a municipal facility, specifically shattering windows and balconies.
