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UkrainePublished: 21 August 2026 at 00:59

Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia, injuring 19-year-old man

Russian occupying forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring a 19-year-old man who was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Russian occupation forces struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring a 19-year-old young man, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, who reported the attack on social media.

Fedorov said the injured man was hospitalized with injuries of moderate severity. Medical personnel are on site providing the necessary assistance to the victim.

Air raid alert preceded the strikes

According to available information, an air raid alert was issued in both the city of Zaporizhzhia and the wider region before the Russian strikes hit, warning residents of the impending danger.

Zaporizhzhia, located in southeastern Ukraine near the front line, is regularly targeted by Russian forces. Further details about the weapons used in the attack or any damage to infrastructure have not yet been released.

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