Russian forces strike civilian car in Zaporizhzhia: woman and five-year-old child injured

- 14 August, 00:10
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Russian forces struck the Zaporizhzhia district on the evening of 13 August, injuring a 25-year-old woman and a five-year-old child.

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

Details: Fedorov said the strike had hit the road directly next to a car, damaging the vehicle.

Quote: "A 25-year-old woman and a five-year-old child have been injured. Medics are providing them with the necessary medical treatment."

Background:

  • On 13 August, Russian forces attacked an industrial facility in the city of Zaporizhzhia.
  • On 11 August, the Zaporizhstal (Zaporizhzhia Steel Works), one of the leading companies in the metallurgical industry in Ukraine, completely halted operations following a Russian ballistic missile strike. Seven employees of the plant were killed and another 21 people were injured.

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