Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

UkrainePublished: 20 July 2026 at 10:36

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills three, including child, injures over 40

Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs on the evening of July 19, partially destroying a residential building. Three people died, including an 11-year-old girl, and more than 40 were injured.

Foto: Meduza

Russian forces launched a strike on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of July 19 using guided aerial bombs, partially destroying a residential building, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

The attack killed three people: two women aged 71 and 72, and an 11-year-old girl. Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional administration, reported 41 injured.

Meanwhile, the rescue service's figures as of the evening of July 19 indicated 42 wounded, including eight children. The exact number of injuries is being clarified.

Comments

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category