The occupiers launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia; a mother and her 10-year-old son were injured
Overnight, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia. A 32-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son were injured in the strikes, and civilian facilities were also damaged. Rescue workers released the first footage from the site of the Russian attack.
Overnight, Russian troops launched a massive drone strike on Zaporizhzhia. A 32-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son were injured in the attack. The victims are receiving the necessary medical care.
Civilian structures were damaged
Damage to several structures has been reported in the city. In particular, the roof of a nine-story residential building was damaged, causing a fire that spread over 80 square meters.
In addition, a shopping center caught fire as a result of the strike. The fire covered an area of 500 square meters. Another fire broke out in an office building, where the flames spread over an area of 50 square meters.
Rescue workers operated under the threat of further strikes
Cleanup efforts were complicated by the threat of renewed shelling. Due to the danger, rescue workers were forced to suspend their work and take cover.
Ultimately, all fires were extinguished. The city’s emergency services responded at the scenes of the incidents.
This was reported with reference to a publication by the State Emergency Service.
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