Russians attack multi-storey building in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs: 3 killed, 13 injured – photos
Russian forces have once again dropped guided aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and injuring 13.
Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Details: Fedorov reports that Russian forces struck residential areas of the city with guided aerial bombs.
Residential buildings and non-residential premises were damaged and fires broke out as a result of the attack.
Initial reports indicated that one person had been killed and one injured. Fedorov later reported that the number of injured had risen to nine.
At 13:41, Zelenskyy reported that the death toll from the Russian attack had risen to two.
According to Zelenskyy, the Russians struck an ordinary apartment building, where flats from the ground to the sixth floors are on fire.
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Tragically, as of now, two people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones. There are reports of injuries."
Update: Later, Fedorov reported that the death toll had risen to three, while the number of people injured had increased to 13.
He said that Russian aerial bombs killed a 67-year-old woman and two men aged 62 and 49.
All 13 injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance.
Details: Rescue workers, medics and other emergency services are working at the sites of the strikes. The rescue operation is ongoing.
Background: Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs on 20 July, killing one person and injuring five.
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