Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: death toll rises to 13
The death toll of the Russian attack on a residential building in the city of Zaporizhzhia has risen to 13 people.
Source: Head Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Quote: "The number of people killed in the missile attack that destroyed part of a residential building in Zaporizhzhia has increased to 13 people."
Details: Communal services removed more than 853 tonnes of construction debris.
Employees of the State Emergency Service added that they rescued 11 people.
In addition, the rescue workers have retrieved four cats and a dog from under the rubble during the demolition of the destroyed parts of the house.
Previously: Among 11 people killed in the missile attack on Zaporizhzhia was an 8-month-old girl who died together with her family.
Background:
- At night on 2 March, Russian invaders carried out an airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, a residential building was damaged as a result of the attack.
- As of 3 March, 5 people had been reported as killed, 10 more were missing.
- Later, the death toll rose to 10 people.
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