Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia wounds two people, damages private homes

Russian forces carried out an attack on Zaporizhzhia on 26 October, hitting the city in southeastern Ukraine, the centre of the Zaporizhzhia region. People were wounded, private houses were damaged and a fire broke out. The information was published on social media by Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration.

Casualties and damage

Semikin said a 30-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were wounded. Both are receiving the necessary medical assistance. No further details about their condition were given.

According to the official, the attack damaged private homes, cars and one commercial building. A fire started at the site of one of the hits. No additional information was provided on the scale of the fire or how long it took to extinguish.

Assessment of consequences continues

Semikin added that the consequences of the enemy attack are still being clarified. This means the number of casualties and the extent of the damage could change as the relevant services complete their work.

The source does not say what weapons were used in the attack or which districts of the city were hit. The report is part of the regularly reported Russian attacks on Ukrainian communities, in which civilians and their property suffer. The information comes from a statement by the regional official on social media, and further details are expected once they become available.