The number of people injured in the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has risen to nine

Nine civilians were injured as a result of a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia carried out by the aggressor country on Sunday. Among the victims is a two-year-old child, and the ages of those injured range from 2 to 67. 

This was reported on Telegram by Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration.

Enemy drones struck the regional center, causing destruction and injuring civilians. All relevant services are working at the impact sites, providing assistance to the victims and clearing up the aftermath of the attack. Authorities continue to assess the extent of damage caused to the city’s infrastructure by Russia’s terrorist actions.

The situation in the region remains tense due to constant shelling by the occupying forces. Residents are urged to strictly follow safety protocols during air raid alerts. Rescue operations and efforts to verify information on the condition of the wounded are ongoing.

On May 3, Ukrainian defense forces neutralized 175 Russian UAVs of various types and five X-59/69 guided air-to-surface missiles. The enemy attack lasted from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, and mobile fire groups were deployed to repel it. 

On the afternoon of May 3, Russian troops launched missile strikes on Ukraine, resulting in several explosions being heard in Dnipro.

Russian occupation forces struck a residential neighborhood in Dnipro, damaging a dormitory building. Residents were in shelters during the attack.

In Kryvyi Rih on May 3, Russian troops struck a nine-story residential building, injuring five people. Among the wounded were two children, who were hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of “smoke inhalation.”