Eight injured in Russian morning strike on Nova Poshta hub in Zaporizhzhia – photo, video
Eight people have been injured in a Russian attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of 17 March.
Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration; Ukraine's Air Force; Nova Poshta on Telegram
Details: The Air Force said that Russian drones and "high-speed aerial assets" were heading towards Zaporizhzhia.
At 06:20, Fedorov and local media outlets reported explosions in the city.
At 06:27, information emerged about a strike on Zaporizhzhia and by 06:32 Fedorov confirmed that three people had been injured in the attack.
Update: Fedorov later added that the strike had hit an area near one of the distribution hubs belonging to a logistics operator.
Quote: "Seven employees were at work at the time of the attack.
Four suffered concussion, while three sustained cuts to the head and body."
Update: Fedorov posted photos from the scene, which show that the Russians struck a Nova Poshta distribution hub. [Nova Poshta is Ukraine's largest private postal operator – ed.]
"The number of people injured has risen to eight. Six employees sustained concussion. Two are in a moderate condition," he added.
Nova Poshta said the Russians had struck its innovative Sich hub.
"All employees who were on shift are alive. Five of the staff who were in shelters during the attack sustained concussion and one was injured. They are currently under medical supervision," the statement said.
The company added that it is assessing the extent of the damage and doing everything possible to restore operations as quickly as possible.
"Immediately after the attack, we switched to backup logistics capacities to maintain delivery stability. Processes have been reorganised and the team is working flat out," Nova Poshta added.
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