Russian drone strikes infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia

Olha Hlushchenko — 17 January, 04:44

Smoke after explosion. Stock photo: Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne

A Russian drone has hit an infrastructure facility in the city of Zaporizhzhia early on the morning of 17 January, causing a fire.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Details: Explosions in the oblast were reported at around 04:40.

"Explosions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast! Stay in safe places until the all-clear," Fedorov wrote on Telegram.

Earlier, there were warnings about Russian drones heading towards Zaporizhzhia.

Updated: Fedorov later said that Russian forces had attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones.

The strike caused a fire at one of the city's infrastructure facilities. No casualties were reported.

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