Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: 10 injured, homes and two shopping centres damaged – photos, video

Irina Vakulyuk, Iryna Balachuk — 26 February, 12:12
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: 10 injured, homes and two shopping centres damaged – photos, video
The scene of the strike. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia on the night of 25-26 February, damaging a house, a high-rise residential building and two shopping centres. Moreover, 10 people have sustained injuries in the attack.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; State Emergency Service

Quote: "A house has been damaged in the enemy attack."

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Details: Fedorov added that information on the aftermath in other districts, where explosions had been reported, is still being confirmed.

In addition, a high-rise residential building was also damaged by the strike. A car is on fire.

Apartment on fire
Apartment on fire
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

The Russians are also targeting infrastructure facilities.

Burnt-out car
Burnt-out car
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

Later, Fedorov reported that one of the city's shopping centres had been damaged.

Destroyed building
Destroyed building
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

Afterwards, he said that another shopping centre had caught fire as a result of the attack.

Shopping centre on fire
Shopping centre on fire
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

According to Fedorov, several floors of the damaged residential building are also on fire.

Shattered windows
Shattered windows
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "A person is trapped in one of the apartments."

Update as of 05:36: Fedorov reported that seven people had been injured in the combined Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.

Update as of 12:10: Fedorov said that the number of those who sustained injuries had increased to 10.

Medical assistance was required for residents of the city of Zaporizhzhia aged between 8 and 63. Most of them will continue treatment at home after receiving medical care.

Background:

  • Air-raid warnings were issued in Kyiv and several Ukrainian oblasts on the night of 25-26 February due to the threat of Russian drones and ballistic missiles. Explosions were heard in the city of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
  • The Russians used a drone to damage a five-storey residential building in the city of Kryvyi Rih, injuring one person.

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