Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian attack, homes damaged and fires reported
At least three enemy strikes were carried out on the regional center (Photo: facebook.com/DSNSPOLTAVA)
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of December 24 following a threat from tactical aviation. Local authorities had reported shortly before the strikes about the possible use of guided aerial bombs, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
“The Russian forces struck one of the districts of Zaporizhzhia. Preliminary reports indicate a residential building was damaged,” Fedorov wrote.
According to him, at least three enemy strikes were carried out on the regional center. Emergency services are working at the sites of the incidents. The extent of the damage is still being determined.
Later, the head of the Regional Military Administration reported that the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia caused fires in garages and vehicles.
“Preliminarily, no casualties,” Fedorov said.
Updated at 04:50
The head of the Regional Military Administration wrote that, so far, two people have been reported injured - a man and a woman. They are receiving all necessary assistance.
In addition, Fedorov shared the first footage of the aftermath of the Russian strike. The photos show that the building was indeed damaged, and vehicles were on fire due to the attack.
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian attack (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian attack (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian attack (photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration)
Previous attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces regularly attack the Zaporizhzhia region with missiles, drones, and guided aerial bombs. The head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, constantly reports threats on Telegram. The Russian army attacks the region even during holidays.
For example, on December 19, when Ukrainians celebrated St. Nicholas Day according to the old calendar, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia, resulting in five injuries, including a child.
On December 17, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia. The attacks caused significant damage to a high-rise building and one of the city’s infrastructure facilities.
