Russia damaged one of the oldest buildings in Zaporizhzhia
During the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, not only civilian infrastructure was damaged, but also one of the city’s oldest historic buildings. The Mennonite girls’ school in Verkhnia Khortytsia, built in the early 20th century, sustained damage. The building is an architectural landmark and an important part of Zaporizhzhia’s historical heritage.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, the historic Mennonite girls’ school building, located in the Verkhniy Khortytsia district, sustained significant damage. It is one of the city’s oldest structures, which had remained well-preserved for over a century. Regina Kharchenko, secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, reported on the consequences of the attack. “As a result of today’s Russian attack, the Mennonite girls’ school building in Verkhnia Khortytsia—one of Zaporizhzhia’s oldest historic structures—has been damaged,” she wrote.
The building was constructed in 1904. It is an architectural landmark and serves as a reminder of the history of the Mennonite settlements, which once played an important role in the development of this region. Despite its age, the school has been well-preserved to this day and was considered one of Zaporizhzhia’s most valuable historic structures. Now it, too, has been added to the list of sites damaged by Russian shelling.
At this time, there is no information yet on the extent of the damage to the building. At the same time, local authorities emphasize that damage to historical monuments is yet another consequence of Russian attacks, which inflict losses not only on people and infrastructure but also on Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Regina Kharchenko, secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, reported the damage.
The number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia has risen following the Russian strike. According to the latest data, five people were injured, including a 10-year-old child.
