Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills driver and injures three adults and two children
Five people, including two children, have been injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 8 October. Later, it was reported that the Russians had struck a car, killing the driver.
Source: Mykhailo Semikin, acting Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote from Semikin: "A few minutes ago, the enemy struck a district in Zaporizhzhia. Early reports indicate that two people have been injured. They have been taken to a medical facility."
Details: Semikin later added that the number of casualties had risen to five: a child, a girl under 18, a woman and two men.
The facades of nearby high-rise residential buildings were damaged as a result of the attack.
Semikin added that Russian forces had also struck the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Council building with an FPV drone, hitting the coat of arms.
"Smoke appeared after the strike, but there was no fire. No one was injured," Semikin concluded.
Update: Semikin later reported a Russian strike on a moving car.
"The car caught fire. Sadly, the driver was killed," Semikin said.
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